ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading an online report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the command violated the Presidential directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP protection duties.
In a statement issued in Asaba and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, the command said the publication was based on unverified social media claims and did not reflect the factual position of the Delta State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.
The police specifically debunked allegations that officers remained attached to a resident identified as Sunny Nwakaego in Sapele, stressing that no personnel of the command is assigned to the said individual as reported.
According to the statement, the narrative linking police presence in Sapele to VIP protection duties was a misrepresentation of a routine police response to a reported dispute. The command explained that on December 12, 2025, the Divisional Police Officer of Sapele Division received a distress call from Precious Itorho and Believe Odorkor against one Sunday Okeke over an undisclosed business disagreement.
The police said the DPO acted promptly by inviting all parties to the station, where statements were recorded. The parties were subsequently granted bail, while investigations continued in line with established police procedures.
The command reaffirmed that it is in full compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, as conveyed by the Kayode Egbetokun, mandating the nationwide withdrawal and redeployment of police officers from personal VIP attachments to core policing duties.
It added that the implementation of the directive has been carried out in a structured and professional manner to ensure that public safety and effective policing across the state are not compromised.
The Delta State Police Command reiterated its commitment to the safety and security of residents and pledged continued adherence to government policies with professionalism, discipline and transparency.
The command also advised media organisations to verify information through the office of the Police Public Relations Officer before publication, warning that reliance on unverified reports could mislead the public and undermine confidence in law enforcement
