The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, has called on the police to sustain the improved security presence at the Koka Flyover in Asaba following efforts to curb criminal activities and harassment in the area.
Oyowe gave the commendation after meeting the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Delta State Command, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who was personally supervising security operations at the flyover.
The NUJ chairman said the renewed police presence had helped restore order in an area previously associated with criminal activities, harassment of commuters and the activities of destitute persons.
He commended Adejobi for providing visible leadership and personally monitoring the security situation, noting that such proactive policing would help protect lives and property while restoring public confidence.
Oyowe said, “I am impressed with what I have seen here. This is an area that has had security concerns in the past, and the visible presence of the police is important in restoring sanity and giving commuters and residents a sense of safety.”
He stressed that the police needed to sustain the operations to prevent a return of criminal activities and ensure that road users could move freely without fear of harassment.
The NUJ chairman also urged the Delta State Police Command to extend similar security measures to other public spaces across the state.
The immediate past Vice-President of NUJ Zone F, Pastor Edward Ogude, who was also present during the encounter, expressed support for the police operation.
Oyowe said sustained security surveillance and effective policing were necessary to maintain public order and improve the safety of residents across the state.
