Delta State has been given the ahead to host the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026), scheduled to take place from Friday, 7 February, to Friday, 14 February, 2026, in Asaba, the state capital, reports thegazellenews.com.
This development was contained in recommendations of the Force Sports Planning Committee, headed by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Fom Pam Joseph, at the conclusion of a two-day strategic conference and inspection exercise held in Asaba between Friday, 16 January, 2026 and Saturday, 17 January, 2026.
Senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force that attended the conference, incclude AIG Suleiman Abdul, CP Dantawaye Miller, CP Hassan Gwani, CP Osifo Emefiele, and the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, alongside other senior officers and members of the Force Sports Planning Committee.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the development through a statement Issued on Saturday, 17 January, 2026 and made available to news in Warri on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, assured participants and members of the public that preparations for the games are progressing steadily.
Edafe said in the statement that the conference and inspection exercise were aimed at “fine-tuning operational plans, logistics, and coordination ahead of the commencement of the games.”
The state police image- maker added that members of the committee conducted extensive inspections of sporting facilities designated for the Games.
The statement partly read: “During the conference, critical issues bordering on venue readiness, security arrangements, accommodation, transportation, medical services, and general logistics were discussed, with emphasis placed on ensuring a seamless and professionally coordinated sporting event.
“Following the conference, the Committee embarked on an inspection tour of the various sporting facilities to be utilised for the games, assessing infrastructure, safety standards, logistics, and overall suitability for athletes and officials expected from police commands and formations across the country.
“The Force Sports Planning Committee reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a safe, orderly, and successful sporting festival, assuring participants and members of the public that preparations are progressing steadily.”
