The newly posted Commissioner of Police Delta State police Command CP Adesola Aina has assumed office; promising the good people of Delta State that a new dawn of effective and people-oriented policing was in the offing. A visibly elated senior police officer told journalists that Delta State holds an ample records of his policing career adding that his deployment to the state as CP was more of home coming. He noted, “It is with great honour, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility that I formally announce my assumption of duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command.
I begin by thanking Almighty God, whose grace has made this day possible. I also express my profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for the confidence reposed in me and for entrusting me with this important national assignment. This posting is both an honour and a call to service, and I assure the leadership of the Force and the good people of Delta State of my total commitment to duty.
“Delta State holds a special place in my policing career. It was in this State that I began my journey in the Nigeria Police Force after passing out of the Police Academy. Over the years, I have also had the privilege of serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, where I gained valuable experience in coordinating security efforts, managing personnel, and responding to complex policing challenges. Returning to serve as Commissioner of Police is therefore both a professional responsibility and a personal commitment to the peace and security of this State.
I wish to respectfully acknowledge and appreciate my predecessor, AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, for his leadership, dedication, and service to this Command. He leaves behind institutional structures and operational foundations upon which we shall continue to build. I commend his efforts and wish him continued success in his future assignments.
The mandate given to me by the Inspector-General of Police is clear: to strengthen security, reduce crime to the barest minimum, and ensure that the people of Delta State live in safety and peace. Delta State remains one of the economic hubs of our nation, and it is well established that no society or economy can thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. It is therefore our responsibility to protect lives, property, and legitimate economic activities across the State.
“In line with this mandate, I wish to reassure the good people of Delta State that the Command under my leadership will consolidate on existing gains while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing. Our focus will include intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, community-based policing, and strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The Command will work closely with sister security agencies, the Delta State Government, traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to address criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, community conflicts, and other forms of criminality, within the confines of the law and in line with national policing standards.
I wish to sincerely appreciate the Delta State Government for its consistent support to the Police Command and respectfully request that this cooperation and partnership be sustained in the collective interest of peace, stability, and development.
“Let me emphasise that security is a collective responsibility. Effective policing thrives on trust, cooperation, and timely information from the public. I therefore urge all residents of Delta State to continue to support the Police by providing credible and useful information that will assist in preventing and detecting crime. If you see something, say something, responsibly and through appropriate channels.
The media remains a critical partner in this process. As members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, your professionalism, objectivity, and cooperation play a vital role in shaping public understanding, building trust, and supporting security initiatives.
To the officers and men of the Delta State Police Command, I assure you of purposeful leadership and fair command. I expect discipline, professionalism, loyalty to duty, and respect for the uniform at all times. Acts of incivility, abuse of office, extortion, or violation of human rights will not be tolerated under my leadership. In closing, I reaffirm my commitment to service, fairness, and accountability. With the support of the Inspector-General of Police, the cooperation of sister agencies, and the partnership of the people of Delta State, we shall continue to work towards a safer, more secure, and peaceful State.”
Officer’s Resumè:
CP Aina Adesola has assumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, succeeding Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda, who was recently promoted and posted as Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
CP Aina Adesola was born on 2nd September 1968 to the family of Mr and Mrs Aina Ajana and hails from Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ondo State Univerisity in the year 1990 and was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a member of course 4 Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on 10th June 1994. He attended the elite Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. Upon completion of his training, he was deployed to Delta state in the year 1996, where he served in Ogwashi-Uku.
The new Commissioner of Police has served the Nigeria Police Force in various capacities, including operational, administrative, investigative, and training roles. His postings include service as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Aswani Division 2012-2015, he served as the OC Homicide Edo State command in the year 2016, OC X-squad zone 2, Lagos state also in the 2016, Assistant commissioner of Police Department of finance and admin Abia State Police Command from the year 2018-2022, Commandant, Police Training School, Oyin-Akoko, Ondo State in the year 2022; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State Command in the year 2023; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command 2023-2025. Upon his elevation to the rank of Commissioner of Police in the year 2025, he was posted to Lagos State as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Ikeja where he served for seven months and in the month of January 2026, he was deployed to Delta State as the 23rd commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command.
In furtherance of his professional development, CP Aina Adesola has attended several leadership and specialised courses, including the Citizenship and Leadership Course, Sherri Hills, Jos; Leadership Command Course; Tactical Leadership Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos; Police Mobile Training Course, Gwoza; Community Policing Train-the-Trainers Course, Police College, Ikeja; as well as International Law Enforcement Agency (ILEA) programmes in Gaborone, Botswana, and Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America.
Widely regarded as a disciplined, detribalised, and people-oriented police officer, CP Aina Adesola has participated in numerous workshops and seminars both within and outside the country. He is known for his professionalism, humility, and commitment to community-based policing. His hobbies include reading, travelling, and playing football. He is happily married and blessed with children.
While formally taking over the leadership of the Command, the new Commissioner of Police pledged to build on existing security frameworks and strengthen proactive policing strategies across Delta State. He called on residents to continue to support the Police and other security agencies, while advising youths to resist all forms of criminal inducement.
In his handing-over remarks, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, expressed sincere appreciation to the Delta State Government and the people of the State for their cooperation and support during his tenure. He urged them to extend the same goodwill to his successor.
Addressing members of the press, CP Aina Adesola assured Deltans and residents that under his leadership, the Delta State Police Command would remain firm, professional, and proactive in ensuring that the State becomes increasingly hostile to criminal elements and activities.
