Police Intensify Crackdown on Waterway Kidnappers – CP Adepoju
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu Adepoju, has disclosed that security operatives are making significant progress in the fight against kidnapping, particularly along waterways. Speaking to journalists, CP Adepoju revealed that the police have been actively pursuing and arresting suspects involved in these criminal activities. “Just two weeks ago, we […]
Police extort over N5m monthly from Commercial tricycle riders in Port Harcourt
Commercial tricycle operators, in some areas of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital have alleged that some men of the Nigeria Police Force have continued to extort money from them to the tune of over five million naira monthly. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt through their different representatives, the tricycle riders said the policemen […]
Pro-Democracy Group Demands Justice for UNIPORT Student
A pro-democracy group, Take-It-Back Movement, is demanding justice for Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly killed by operatives of the Anti-Cult Unit of the Rivers State Police Command. “This case is another grim reminder of the unchecked power and impunity within our law enforcement agencies. We demand an independent […]
Police Resume Issuance of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has reinstated the issuance of tinted glass permits nationwide, following a directive from Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The decision to resume permits stems from increasing public concerns and complaints about the harassment of […]
Police Cover-Up Alleged Killing of University Student in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police have been accused of fatally shooting a 300-level student from the University of Port Harcourt and attempting to hide the circumstances of the incident. In an interview, the bereaved family of the deceased claimed that the police were accountable for the death of twenty-three-year-old Godwin Akpakpan, who had been missing since […]
Police Neutralise Four Suspects Over HMG Attitude Ltd CEO’s Murder, Seize Arms
Rivers State Police Command announced that four suspects in connection with the death of the Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd, Hope Georgewill, have been neutralised despite the sum of N2 million being made. Recall that on 26 March, Georgewill, along with two others, was abducted along Cotton Channel, Bakana River, by a gang […]
Police Inspector Shoots Self Dead, Rivers Command Launches Investigation
A Police Inspector identified as Maxwell Zabu, who was attached to the former Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Victor Ihunwo, reportedly shot himself dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, at Ihunwo’s residence in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as of press time. Sources confirmed that […]
Emergency Rule: Police are biased against Pro Fubara Protesters
The way and manner with which the Nigeria Police Force is handling the post emergency rule protest in Rivers State had shown that the police are bias against pro Fubara protesters. Since Governor Siminalayi Fubara was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, the state has been witnessing pro and anti Fubara protests. It is crystal clear […]
Police Condemn Attack on Journalists During Rivers Protest, Commence Investigation
The Rivers State Police Command has condemned the alleged assault on journalists by some of its officers during a recent protest in Port Harcourt, describing the incident as unfortunate and unprofessional. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command expressed deep concern over the complaints raised by the […]
Tensions Escalate as Diobu Cult Peace Talks Collapse
Efforts to broker peace between two rival factions of the Deebam cult group in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt have collapsed, raising concerns over continued violence in the region. Revelation Agents made this known on Wednesday, stating that sources familiar with the gang’s activities, a mediation meeting facilitated by senior members of the group […]
Portable Surrenders To Police After Being Declared Wanted
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has voluntarily turned himself in to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development on Wednesday, stating, “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police Command […]
Wife of Murdered Rivers CSO, Son Seeks for Justice
The wife of the late Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, located in Omagwa, Rivers State, Mr. Timothy, and her son (name withheld), who were allegedly assassinated on Thursday, has cried out for help as she seeks justice for their murder. Speaking in an interview with WAZOBIA FM on Tuesday, the wife of […]