Ethiope East Insecurity: Stakeholders Restrict Okada Movement, Call For Crackdown On Drug Dealers

Stakeholders in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State have resolved to restrict the movement of motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, between 10pm and 6am as part of measures to tackle insecurity in the area.

They also called on security agencies to intensify the identification, arrest and prosecution of persons involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs within the area.

The resolutions were reached at a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the Abraka Police Division on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The meeting, which commenced at 12 noon, brought together key stakeholders from Ethiope East and Abraka Community, including the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kolo Musa Dauda; Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Olorogun Chief Barr. Arthur Akpowowo; Chairman, PCRC Delta State Command, Comr. Amb. Eyefia Oliver; community leaders, security groups, political representatives, youth leaders, market heads and other stakeholders.

The meeting was convened amid concerns over security and public safety in the area, with participants agreeing on the need for stronger, coordinated and proactive measures to address criminality and protect lives and property.

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Under the resolutions reached, motorcycle movement within Ethiope East and Abraka Community will be restricted between 10pm and 6am, pending a further strategic meeting with the Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Area.

The stakeholders also resolved that security agencies should intensify efforts to identify, apprehend and prosecute persons involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs.

They further called for action against reckless and dangerous driving, particularly practices that could lead to avoidable accidents.

The meeting also resolved that all security personnel and groups assisting the police should be properly screened to identify and prevent individuals with possible links to criminal activities from operating within the security structure.

Security agencies and personnel were urged to become more proactive, vigilant and responsive, with greater emphasis on intelligence gathering, crime prevention and timely intervention.

The stakeholders also appealed to the Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, to urgently provide operational security vehicles to the Abraka Police Division and other key supporting security agencies operating within the local government area.

They said the provision of functional vehicles would improve the mobility, visibility and rapid response capacity of security personnel, particularly in responding to distress calls, conducting patrols and reaching communities and other locations where their presence is required.

The stakeholders also commended the Delta State Government and the State Director of Protocol for their continued support and ongoing infrastructural development at the Abraka Police Division.

They noted that improved infrastructure and a conducive working environment were essential to strengthening the operational capacity of the police and enhancing effective security service delivery within Abraka and the wider Ethiope East Local Government Area.

The stakeholders urged residents, traditional institutions, youth organisations, market leaders, political stakeholders, transport operators and other members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information and supporting lawful security initiatives.

They reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property, restoring public confidence and making Ethiope East and Abraka safer for residents.