Delta Police Impound 31 Vehicles in Agbor as Statewide Enforcement Intensifies

By Hezekiah Ovedhe.

The Delta State Police Command has intensified its statewide visibility policing and enforcement operations, impounding 31 vehicles in Agbor over various traffic and vehicle registration offences as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities.

The operation, which took place on Friday, July 3, 2026, was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations (DOPS). It covered the Agbor metropolis, major highways, entry and exit points, as well as border communities between Delta and Edo states.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the exercise was aimed at reinforcing police presence, deterring criminal activities, ensuring compliance with traffic and vehicle registration laws, and denying criminals the opportunity to operate within the state.

The command disclosed that the 31 vehicles were impounded for offences including failure to display registration number plates, obscured or covered number plates, expired vehicle documents, and other traffic-related violations.

It added that all the affected vehicles would be charged before courts of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing and strategic enforcement operations across the state.

He urged motorists to comply with all traffic and vehicle registration requirements, stressing that adherence to the law is vital for public safety, effective crime prevention, and the maintenance of law and order.

The Delta State Police Command assured residents that it would continue its proactive policing strategy through regular patrols and enforcement operations aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.