Police Commences Statewide Operation Velvet, Delta CP Leads Flag-Off In Asaba

The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, commenced Operation VELVET across the state in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM.

The operation is aimed at strengthening compliance with vehicle and traffic regulations, improving road safety and enhancing security across the State.

The exercise targets vehicles without valid documents, unregistered vehicles, vehicles without number plates, as well as those bearing defaced, obscured, altered or deliberately covered number plates.

In Asaba metropolis, 10 vehicles were contravened for various traffic violations and subsequently taken to the mobile court in Asaba, where they are currently undergoing judicial processes.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, psc, mnips, led the flag-off of the operation in Asaba, while the exercise simultaneously commenced across all nine Area Commands and police divisions in the state.

Addressing the press, Erale urged motorists and vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are properly documented and that approved number plates are clearly displayed.

He also charged officers deployed for the exercise to be firm, civil and professional, warning that extortion, harassment or any form of misconduct would not be tolerated.

The CP solicited the cooperation of motorists and assured members of the public that the enforcement would be conducted professionally, lawfully and with due regard for the rights and dignity of citizens.

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He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to ensure proper identification of vehicles, deny criminal elements the use of improperly identified vehicles, and strengthen the safety and security of roads across the state.