Police move against crime, engage Delta transport unions, stakeholders

Yemi Oyeniyi, Delta State Commissioner of Police, has called for greater collaboration against crime, engaging transport unions and other relevant stakeholders.

He made the call during a strategic meeting with transport unions and other stakeholders across the state as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security collaboration and enhance crime prevention within the transport sector.

The meeting, which was held in line with the directive of Olatunji Rilwan, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), focused on engaging critical stakeholders whose activities directly impact public safety and security.

In attendance were representatives of local government chairmen, officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (COMTOA), Tipper Union, transport company operators, and other stakeholders in the transport sector.

Yemi Oyeniyi, Delta State Commissioner of Police, appreciated the support and partnership of the transport unions, noting that the command had continued to record operational successes through intelligence gathering and stop-and-search operations across the state.

He added that area commanders and divisional police officers had been directed to sustain similar engagements within their respective areas.

Oyeniyi disclosed that the meeting was convened to educate transport operators on emerging criminal tactics and to strengthen collaboration between the police and transport stakeholders.

According to him, criminal elements often exploit transport systems to move arms, illicit drugs and ransom payments linked to kidnapping activities.

He urged transport operators and park managers to remain vigilant and avoid being used as tools by criminals.

The Commissioner of Police stressed that properly organised parks and effective passenger documentation, including accurate manifests containing passengers’ phone numbers and addresses, would greatly assist security operations and crime prevention efforts.