Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper After Hot Chase in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a kidnapping case that occurred in Port Harcourt after a chase in the Eliozu-Rumuokoro axis of the city, where the police rescued the abducted victim and an AK-47 rifle. The incident, which happened on September 24, 2026, at around 10:15 p.m., was initiated […]
Rivers Police Sets October 31 Deadline for Tinted Glass Compliance
The Rivers State Police Command has set the October 31, 2026, deadline for commercial vehicle operators in the state to adhere to the prohibition of unauthorized tinted glasses. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Assistant Spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, announced the extension of the deadline as the appeal by transport union leaders […]
‘CP Adepoju Never Grabbed Victory Estate Land’ — Rivers Police
The Rivers State Police Command has stated that the execution of a court judgment concerning land at Victory Estate, Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, was halted after objections by residents, and an investigation into the conflicting claims has been ordered. The Command, in a statement by its Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Kaborlo, on Monday, […]
Election Security: Division Charges Security Agencies to Remain Apolitical, Neutral
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, Major General Everest Okoro, has charged security agencies to remain apolitical, neutral and strictly adhere to their rules of conduct and rules of engagement during the election process. Okoro gave the charge during the second […]
IGP Disu Proposes Security, IP Desk for Nigeria’s Creative Economy
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force. Disu proposed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, while delivering a lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the […]
Suspected Transformer Vandal Electrocuted in Okrika, Police Begin Probe
A suspected transformer vandal was electrocuted in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, as police probe the incident. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday, as the man, whose identity has not been unveiled, allegedly attempted to vandalize the transformer when the electricity was switched on. Igwe Godswill, Civilian Joint Task Force Commander in Okrika, […]
Police Probe After Neighbours Rescue 16-Year-Old Locked in Toilet for Months
The Rivers State Police command says it has commenced an investigation into the incident involving the alleged confinement of a 16-year-old domestic worker in a toilet for several months. The teen, whose name was given simply as Amarachi, was reported to have been rescued by neighbours after spending months locked in a toilet at her […]
RIWAMA, Police Team Up against Illegal Dumping in Port Harcourt
Rivers State Waste Management Agency Managing Director, Dr Ibimina Wokoma, led a top management team to Police Headquarters on Moscow Road on Monday, September 14, 2026 to secure firm backing from the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju in the fight against indiscriminate refuse dumping. The high-level meeting focused on joint enforcement and public enlightenment to […]
Legal Practitioner Challenges Police Chief Over Recording of Officers
On September 11, 2026, legal analyst and human rights advocate Inibehe Effiong challenged Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu’s position that recording police officers during their duties could demoralise members of the force and turn them into subjects of social media skits. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Effiong pushed back against the warning, […]
Police Arrest Mother Over Alleged Abuse Of Minor Daughter
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, over an alleged child sexual abuse and pornography case in Onitsha. The arrest followed the circulation of a disturbing video allegedly involving the suspect and a minor, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. Ikenga said the suspect was arrested […]
Rivers Police Strengthens Inter-Agency Cooperation With NIS, NSCDC
The Rivers State Police Command has strengthened its inter-agency cooperation with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following separate courtesy visits by the two security agencies. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, received the Comptroller of Immigration, Rivers State Command, CIS Lu […]
Rivers Police Nab Kidnap Suspect, Recover Arms and Vehicle
Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a vehicle, firearms, and other items linked to the abduction of a woman identified only as Loveth. The breakthrough came after armed men seized the victim on September 2, 2026, while she sat in front of her shop. The gunmen fired shots into the […]