Police in Rivers Ensure Peace Easter Celebrations
The Rivers State Police Command has assured the public that adequate arrangements for security have been made before the celebration of the Easter holidays, saying the people should conduct themselves without fear of insecurity. The Police Commissioner made this statement in a press release issued on Saturday signed by the Force scopes person, Grace Iringe-Koko. […]
Rivers Police Hits on Suspected Kidnappers, Six Escape With Bullet Wounds
The Rivers State Police Command have disrupted a suspected kidnapping operation in Port Harcourt, nabs one suspect and recover arms after a raid on a criminal hideout. The statement shared on Tuesday, indicated that, six other gang members allegedly escaped with gunshot injuries. According to the Force Spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, upon receiving a distress alert […]
Rumuokoro Police DPO Leads Cleanup At Busy Flyover Hub
Residents and commuters at the Rumuokoro axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area witnessed a rare sight as personnel from the Rumuokoro Police Division swapped their patrol duties for brooms and shovels. Led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), the team embarked on an intensive environmental sanitation exercise around the iconic Rumuokoro flyover, clearing heaps of […]
Channels Reporter Narrowly Escapes Mob Assault, Sparks Police Investigation
Mr Charles Opurum, a correspondent with Channels Television, has narrowly escaped death on Tuesday after narrating how a mob at a petrol station in Rumuola, Port Harcourt, attacked him, prompting a police investigation into the incident. According to the channel TV correspondence, he said the altercation began when he attempted to gain access to the […]
Aunt Raises Alarm Over Alleged Child Trafficking in Rivers
A woman in Rivers State has raised concerns over the whereabouts of her late brother’s eight-year-old daughter, alleging that the child may have been trafficked alongside her 10-year-old brother through an orphanage in neighbouring Imo State. The woman, Mrs Sandra Godknows, who resides in Port Harcourt, said she became aware of the situation after receiving […]
2027 Elections: Police Chief Threatens Tough Action Against Political Bias
With political activities gradually gathering momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has issued a firm warning to officers against engaging in partisan conduct, declaring that any breach of neutrality will attract strict disciplinary measures. Addressing strategic Police Managers at a high-level meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, 4 March […]
Police Launch Investigation into Murder of Omoku Youth Leader
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the murder of Ifeanyi Azuazu, the President of the Omoku Youth Federation (OYF), along with his civilian security aide, Chigozie Oluwu, aiming to capture those responsible. Gunmen believed to be cultists opened fire on Thursday night at a well-known drinking […]
Civilian Security Aide, Youth President Killed in Rivers Community
A civilian security aide was shot dead on Thursday night after armed men attacked a drinking bar in Omoku while reportedly attempting to abduct the Omoku Youth President, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), deepening fears over rising violence in the area. The incident took place at a bar located along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road, […]
Rivers Police Warn Residents Against Illegal Uniformed Men
The Rivers State Police Command has raised the alarm over the activities of individuals impersonating police officers and engaging in the extortion of unsuspecting residents across the state. According to the Command spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko on Friday, the suspects are often seen wearing black outfits and mounting illegal checkpoints where they harass members of the […]
Port Harcourt Drivers Protest Against Rising Police Extortion
The transport sector in Rivers State is grappling with a sharp increase in operational costs as commercial taxi and bus drivers allege a significant spike in daily extortion by police officers across the city. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, a coalition of drivers operating along the Mile 1, Mile 2, Iwofe, and Aba Road corridors […]
Police Investigates Monarch Assassination Attempt
Following the assassination attack on the traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, King Mene Baridam in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers state, the Rivers State Police Command announced the commencement of full-scale investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30pm, when His Royal Majesty, King Baridam, the Paramount Ruler of Bangha Community, was attacked […]
Police, Army Collaboration in Nigeria: A Partnership Forged in Crisis, Contested in Practice
In Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with insecurity, collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army has become both indispensable and deeply controversial. Over the years, the lines between military and civilian security roles have blurred, with joint operations increasingly deployed to address insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crime. But these collaborations raise tough […]