PRESS RELEASE
DELTA STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE CONVENES STRATEGIC MEETING BETWEEN SEEPCO AND UMUSETI OGBE COMMUNITY, ADVOCATES LASTING PEACE
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, held a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Kwale with representatives of Sterling Global Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and leaders of Umuseti Ogbe Community following a notice of protest issued by the community to the company.
The meeting was convened to address the concerns raised by the community and to ensure that peace and public order are maintained within the area.
The Commissioner of Police was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Area Commander Ozoro, the Divisional Police Officer, Ozoro Division, as well as Major Emmanuel Omo-Africa, the military officer in charge of SEEPCO security operations.
Leading the Umuseti Ogbe Community delegation was the Okpara-Ukwu, Sunday Ebo Ogwe, who was ably represented by the Prime Minister of the community, Chief Okwa Akwaligbe. Also present was High Chief Pedro Akpe, who spoke on behalf of the community and outlined the grievances and concerns of the people.
Representing SEEPCO was Col. Karmveer Singh, General Manager, Community and Security, who responded to the issues raised by the community and assured that the company remains committed to peaceful engagement and mutual understanding with its host communities.
In his remarks, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, stressed that the security of the country remains paramount, while noting that the peace and stability of host communities are equally germane. He emphasised the need for both parties to find a common ground through dialogue and understanding.
The Commissioner of Police further stated that the meeting was not convened to apportion blame, but to listen to the agitations and concerns of both parties with a view to achieving lasting peace.
He assured that the Delta State Police Command will continue to strive towards ensuring sustained peace, security, and harmonious coexistence between the community and the company.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner of Police, alongside delegates from the Command, the community, and SEEPCO, embarked on an inspection tour of the Umuseti Road in Kwale as part of efforts aimed at assessing some of the issues raised during the engagement.
Representatives of both SEEPCO and Umuseti Ogbe Community appreciated the intervention of the Commissioner of Police and expressed willingness to sustain dialogue towards an amicable resolution of the issues raised.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
14th May, 2026
