On Monday 26 October 2026, the Sapele Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalist(NUJ), led by her Chairman, Comrade Nelson Obukohwo Agbajor, Pays a courtesy visit to the New Divisional Police Officer(DPO) to Sapele, CSP Azees Nuhu as partners in the fight against crime and its vices in the society, and to formally welcome him to Sapele, to facilitate with him on his new posting and to lay the foundation for a robust Police-Media partnership.
Comrade Agbajor in a welcome speech told the new DPO that Sapele need an experience Super Cop because of her bustling business environment, growing population, Youth restiveness, Cult related challenges and a melting point of different cultures and interest.
Agbajor said Sapele needs a Policeman who understands both Kinetic snd non-kinetic approach to policing.
CSP Azees Nuhu receives the Sapele media Correspondent warmly to his office, thanking them for the honour of the visit, stating that he cannot succeed without the backing of the media.
Nuhu said he sees the press as partners in progress, emphasizing that in this 21st century, policing is not just about guns and uniform alone, it is about information management, public trust and collaboration.
" I need you to help me police Sapele better" - CSP Nuhu said.
Nuhu added that his operational style is anchored on proactive policing, intelligence gathering, Community partnership and respect for human rights.
He said a Policeman must be both feared by Criminals and loved by law abiding citizens.
Responding to the speech of the DPO, the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Nelson Agbajor thanked CSP Nuhu for the warm reception and assured him of the Chapel's readiness to support him with objective, balance and developmental reporting.
Agbajor noted that the media in Sapele had always been partners with the Police in fighting crime through timely reportage.
Agbajor however appeal to CSP Nuhu to operate an open door policy, prompt response to inquiries and regular interface with Journalist especially in times of crisis and sensitive incidents.
The Chapel Chairman pointed out that the job of the journalist is not to fight the Police but to help the Police succeed in the interest of the public.
" We will not publish sensational falsehood to tarnish the Police, but we will also not cover up wrong doings. We believe in responsible Journalism that promote peace" -- Agbajor said.
The Chairman of Sapele Correspondent Chapel of the NUJ, drew the attention of the new DPO to some grey areas that had stained Police-Media relationship in the past, these areas includes harassment of journalist on duty, delay in accessing information from the police and the need of protection for journalist, covering crime scenes, and expressed optimism that CSP Nuhu's experience will help in addressing these grey areas going forward.
The courtesy visit ended with a group photograph with CSP Nuhu, exchange of contacts and a joint commitment to make Sapele safer and more secured.
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