PCRC Ekpan Division honours best DPO in Nigeria, CSP Shaba

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Ekpan, has showered encomiums on the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aliyu Shaba who won the best DPO award nationwide.

While describing CSP Shaba, as “an exceptional police officer, whose zero tolerance for crimes played major role in sustainable peace recorded in the area, the Chairman PCRC, Ekpan Division, Elder Kingsley Uti recounted how tensed and unsecured Ekpan community had been, mostly when it comes to community unrest and violent crimes, even in the day time.

According to him “based on concerted efforts of police operatives in the area, led by CSP Shaba, the residents are now confident of their safety.”

Elder Uti said on Wednesday, while presenting an award to CSP Shaba that “we are very proud of him, kudos to our amiable and outstanding DPO from the unbeatable Division in the whole of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“CSP Shaba’s rare commitment to a crime-free society is one of the driving forces that propelled him to working tirelessly with his men and officers in making sure our community is not just safe, but also secured for both residents and strangers at any time of the day.”

The Public Relations Officer of the PCRC, Ekpan division, Abimbola Oke while speaking our our reporter said “Uvwie Local Government is renowned as the most volatile council area in Delta State. But CSP Shaba changed the narratives, and we applaud him “for his effective policing strategy that had yielded positive results in making the area safe and calm.”

“We are appreciating him with this award in recognition of his remarkable impact as one of the finest police officers who had served relentlessly at the Ekpan Division in bringing sustainable peace to our area”.

In response, CSP Aliyu appreciated the PCRC for the honour for him said it was the cooperation of everyone that endeared him the recognition.

He thanked his men who worked tirelessly with him and the PCRC for the support so far.