Police operatives from the Marine Units of Delta and Anambra State Police Commands joined forces with members of the Buffalo Team, which is led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police responsible for Operations, to conduct a coordinated patrol on waterways that run alongside the Second Niger Bridge corridor to the Asaba Grand Hotel area.
The operation was detailed in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, and distributed to journalists in Warri on Thursday. The statement emphasized that every officer was equipped with life jackets in line with safety protocols and that the patrol concluded without any incident.
State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, told residents that the command remains dedicated to protecting lives and property throughout the state and urged the public to stay alert and provide the police with timely, reliable information.
Kidnapping for ransom on Niger Delta waterways continues to pose a security challenge, as criminal groups exploit the region's difficult terrain to ambush vessels, abduct passengers and evade capture.
CP Yemi Oyeniyi's reassurance that the police are "committed to safeguarding lives and property" comes as the force publicly demonstrates its presence on the Delta's most vulnerable routes.
The patrol underscores the persistent threat of waterway kidnappings, a crime that thrives on the region's complex river networks and has long hampered safe travel for commuters.
For ordinary Nigerians who rely on river transport, the operation offers a temporary sense of security but also signals that vigilance and cooperation with police remain essential to deter future abductions.
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