Delta gov seeks collective effort to fight crime at security summit

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday called for collective action against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality, saying security should not be left to government and security agencies alone.

According to a statement released by the governor’s media office on Thursday, Oborevwori made the call while delivering a keynote address at the Delta State Security Summit 2026 held at the Government House, Asaba.

The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” brought together security chiefs, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, youth and women organisations, and members of the business community.

The governor said the protection of lives and property remained fundamental to development, noting that no society could prosper in an atmosphere of fear and instability.

“Security remains the foundation of every prosperous society. Without peace and stability, economic growth slows, investments decline and communities struggle to thrive. This is why the protection of lives and property remains one of the most important responsibilities of government,” he said.

Oborevwori stressed that lasting peace could only be achieved through collaboration among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, religious bodies, businesses and residents.

He disclosed that his administration had continued to strengthen the state’s security architecture through partnerships with security agencies and communities, as well as investments in logistics and operations.

The governor said the state recently restructured and strengthened Operation Delta Sweep, the joint security outfit established to combat crime across the state.

He also revealed that the State Executive Council had approved the construction of divisional police headquarters in all 25 local government areas in preparation for the eventual establishment of state police.