CP Afolabi continues visits, meets Eze Ikonne, Osisioma stakeholders

In continuation of the ongoing Community Safety Partnership, yesterday 29/09/2026. The Commissioner of Police Abia state Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi has  paid a  courtesy visit to his Imperial Majesty Eze  IA Ikonne (JP) Enyi 1 of Aba where the CP sought his support in information sharing and collaboration in ensuring security within Aba environs.

During the visit, the king and his cabinet members welcomed and blessed the CP and his team, assuring their continued support

The Cp further visited Osisioma and Abayi Divisional Police Headquarters, where he addressed stake holders including Royal fathers, local Community Vigilantes, Youth groups, PCRC Representatives among others
Who raised issues bothering on manpower and logistics challenges and better collaboration with community vigilantes and PCRC while they appreciated the Good Work of officers in command

Addressing them, the CP instructed officers to collaborate with approved community security outfits to mitigate manpower challenges. He also highlighted the introduction of motorcycle patrols and cautioned that such patrol teams should consist of not less than three motorcycles and not more than six officers, adequately armed, to improve feasibility in non-motorable areas, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness. He assured stakeholders that identified security threats would be strategically addressed, noting that the Command has outlined capacity-building workshops focused on intelligence gathering, crime mapping, crime nipping and professional development. He further mandated that contact numbers of Divisions and the Area Command be visibly displayed to improve public access.

On preventive security awareness, the CP advised residents to adopt basic safety measures, including the use of pedal and wheel locks for vehicles, maintaining good neighbourliness, and promptly reporting suspicious persons. He encouraged community leaders to involve the Police in employment processes for proper profiling and documentation. He assured local security groups of inclusion in upcoming training programmes by the Command.

The CP further charged officers to uphold professionalism, maintain proper conduct, adhere strictly to the rule of law, and comply with the Nigeria Police Force social media policy. He emphasized the importance of proper dress code, discipline, effective traffic management, and collaboration with community security outfits.

The CP further assured officers of ongoing retraining initiatives aimed at enhancing their capacity to serve the public effectively.