Four Suspected Criminals Confess to Robbery, Murder in Rivers
Four suspects who were allegedly linked to armed robbery and kidnapping gang have confessed to robbing and murdering a man, Joseph Onyeka in Rivers state and shooting a police inspector on duty, the police have revealed. The Rivers State police command spokesperson, Agabe Kaborlo disclosed on Wednesday that the suspects were arrested in an intelligence […]
Rivers Police Launch Joint Operations Ahead of Ember Months
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced joint clearance and covert operations across the state to strengthen security and curb criminal activities during the ember months. The operations began in Ikwerre Local Government Area, following a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu was coordinated by the Squadron Commanders of the Police […]
Police Fire Tear Gas At Lekki Tollgate #EndSARS Memorial
Police officers on Tuesday morning fired tear gas to disperse residents, journalists and political figures gathered at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos for a memorial marking the victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. Among those affected were the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) […]
When Suspected Cultists Pose With Police, Who Is Protected?
It is generally a good thing to give a place a fresh coat of paint, but at the Abuloma Police Outpost in Port Harcourt this has turned into a scandal. On Thursday, October 15, a video was seen in which supposed members of a cult group were celebrating the completion of a renovation at the […]
2027: Information Minister, IGP Urge Nigerians to Reject Vote Buying, Electoral Violence
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election. Idris made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the Nationwide Grassroots Mobilisation Campaign organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), themed “Your Vote, Your […]
Police Warn Against Unlawful Killings as OSPAC Member Faces Probe
The Rivers State Police Command has warned against unlawful killings as an OSPAC personnel was investigated over the death of Francis Chibuzor Oguh, also known as Royal, in Omoku on 1 October, 2026. The Command spokesperson, Agabe Kaborlo stated in an enquiry response on Monday that the suspect, Felix Dibia, had been arrested for the […]
Police Warn Against Unlawful Killings as OSPAC Member Faces Probe
The Rivers State Police Command has warned against unlawful killings as an OSPAC personnel member was investigated over the death of Francis Chibuzor Oguh, also known as Royal, in Omoku on October 1, 2026. The Command stated that the suspect, Felix Dibia, had been arrested for the alleged act, and the weapon believed to have […]
Rivers Police Arrest Two Suspects in Garrison Kidnapping Case
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a six-man kidnapping syndicate following the rescue of a Rivers State resident identified as Mr Hassan, who was abducted on September 6, 2026. According to a statement from the Command, police received credible information on September 7 at about 10:00 a.m. regarding the kidnapping, […]
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 […]