Rivers Police Arrest Officers Over Extortion Allegations
There is an ongoing fight against corruption at the Rivers State Police Command, as the force has arrested and started investigating police officers over charges that they are extorting citizens. This is according to a statement issued on Tuesday by ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, following allegations made through […]
Rivers Police Chief Orders Removal of Illegal Roadblocks
The Rivers State Police Command has once again stated its stand against any form of extortion or illegal road blocks noting that officers involved in such acts will be dealt with severely. CP Olugbenga Adepoju, made his stand known during his tour of some police checkpoints to inspect the compliance of officers at these checkpoints […]
Rivers Police Suspends DPO Over Misconduct Allegations
Following the development of a similar trend, the Rivers State Police Command has maintained its zero-tolerance attitude to misconduct in the force through the suspension of a DPO from his office pending the results of investigations into reports of misconduct against him that are making the rounds on social and other online media platforms. This […]
Seven Rivers LGAs Shut Down as Police Enforce Election Ban
A 42 hours movement restriction has been imposed in seven local government areas ahead of the by-election. The by-election is expected to hold on Saturday, 20 June, 2026 in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by the Rivers State Police Command. Following the statements issued on Friday by the Police Spokesperson, Agabe Kaborlo, the directive will […]
Caught in Alleged Rice Fraud: Suspect Narrowly Escapes Death
Operatives of the Nkpolu Police Division of the Rivers State Police Command on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, rescued one Uchechukwu Ebuka, an alleged accomplice in a fraud scheme, from a mob attack at Bishop Okoye Street Market, Mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt. The incident reportedly led to the loss of three bags of rice belonging […]
Statewide Vehicle Number Plate Enforcement Begins in Rivers
An enforcement exercise across the state, involving vehicles with registration number plates that are covered, altered, unauthorized, defaced, or missing has been launched in Rivers State. This was stated by the Rivers State Police Command, adding that the initiative that was flagged off on Monday has been directed by the Inspector-General of Police with a […]
Rivers Police Save Woman from Lynching Over False Child Theft Claim
Operatives of the Azikiwe Police Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have rescued a woman, Maria Kobara, from being lynched by a mob after she was falsely accused of child theft. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2026, along Owo Street in the Mile 2 area of Diobu, where Kobara was allegedly attacked by […]
Police Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons as Family Aide Is Linked to Kidnapping Plot
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, following their abduction in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were rescued unharmed at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, during a coordinated operation by operatives […]
Bayelsa Police Dismiss Viral Ransom Allegation, Say State Remains Safe
The Bayelsa State Police Command has denied reports that have been circulating on social media alleging that there was a militant group holding hostage bandits, thereby requiring a ransom of N50 million for each of them. The Police Command stated that this report, which began spreading through social media sites as early as Friday morning, […]
P’Harcourt Woman Dies from Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Attack
The family of Ihunda Jennifer, who was 34, is pushing for strict action against fake one-chance operators after they say her abductors murdered her in Port Harcourt. They found out about Jennifer’s death after looking for her for days. Family members visited multiple police stations and hospitals, trying to find any trace of her. Sadly, […]
PH Man Murderd in Fake Transport Job, Three Suspects Nab
A 55-year-old driver, Christopher Akpabio, was killed after accepting a ride job that turned out to be a trap. The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Blessing Kaborlo, confirmed this on Thursday. She noted that three people were caught because of it. She explained that on 22 May, the deceased, who hailed from Akwa Ibom State, […]
Rivers: Police Train Officers on Modern Forensic, Fraud Techniques
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday, June 4, 2026, commenced a two-day forensic and fraud investigation training programme for selected officers in Rivers State. The training is designed to enhance evidence-based investigations and prosecutions, to secure more convictions in criminal cases. Declaring the programme open, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, […]