Rivers Security Team Storms Forest, Seizes Arms
The joint security personnel in Rivers State have carried out a raid in the forest bordering the IPO-Etche communities, retrieving firearms and ammunition, and confirming that there are no criminal camps within the area. The raid was carried out on Tuesday by a joint team comprising officers from the Police, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian […]
Rivers Police Break Silence on 10-Day Detention of N43m Theft Suspect
The Rivers State Police Command has clarified that the 10 days’ detention of the suspected thief who is involved in the stealing of N43 million worth of goods was lawful, based on a court order. Responding through a statement made on behalf of the Commissioner of Police (CP), Olugbenga Adepoju on Monday, by the command […]
Police Nab Suspected Car Theft Ring in Rivers, Recover Multiple Vehicles
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully cracked a suspected vehicle theft syndicate operating within the state and seized a total of five vehicles from four suspects during their arrest. This is contained in a statement signed by the Force spokesman, Agabe Kaborlo, and released on Sunday. The arrest and retrieval of the stolen vehicles […]
Rivers Police Deny Shooting Motorcycle Rider in Khana Night Raid
Claims that a motorcycle rider was shot by a police officer who was enforcing night riding restriction has been debunked by the Rivers State Police command. The state Police command described the assertion as untrue, insisting that the officer in charge of the area disclosed arresting some violators but denied any shooting incident. The incident […]
Rivers Police Assure NLNG of Robust Security for Strategic Projects
The Rivers State Police Command has provided assurances on strong security cover for the strategic operations of the company in terms of safety for its crucial infrastructure. During his meeting with the NLNG Managing Director, Mr Adeleye Falade, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju stated that the company can count on […]
CP Adepoju Complies with IGP Order, Dissolves Tactical Teams
Following the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, dissolving the tactical teams within the State Command to ensure repositioning, the Commissioner of Police of Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has taken steps to comply with the directive. In an effort to improve performance and restore credibility within the force, this decision has been […]
NYSC Sets April 22 for Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course, confirming that activities will begin nationwide on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the scheme explained that […]
Rivers Police Gets New PRO
Rivers State Command has announced the arrival of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Agabe Kaborlo, as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) following Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu’s, approval. In a statement issued on Friday by the outgoing spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, she noted that the communication affairs will be carried out by Kaborlo. Being […]
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 […]