Operation Velvet: Rivers Police Begin Vehicle Compliance Crackdown
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced “Operation Velvet,” a statewide enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with vehicle regulations and improving road safety. The operation began on August 17, 2026, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Commissioner of Police, CP Adepoju, personally led some of the checks as officers inspected vehicles […]
Rivers Police Arrest 18 Suspects, Recovers 47 Firearms
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded major successes in the fight against crimes between June and August 2026, arresting 18 suspects and recovering 47 firearms of different calibers, 12 stolen vehicles, and 420 rounds of live ammunition. Addressing journalists at a media briefing at the Rivers State Police Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State […]
SUG President: No Cult Clash at IAUE, Only Police Warning Shot
The President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, Comrade Alex Onu, has dismissed reports of a cult-related gun battle on the university campus, describing the claims as misleading and exaggerated. Speaking in Port Harcourt to newsmen, Onu said the only gunshot heard within the university […]
IGP Disu Calls for Continuous Legal Education for Police Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji xxx Disu, has called for a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute to enhance the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training. Disu made the call during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute, where he was received by […]
State Police Alone Cannot End Insecurity, CSOs Tell Federal Government
Civil society organisations have urged the Federal Government not to rely solely on the establishment of state police as a solution to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, insisting that addressing the country’s governance, economic and social challenges is equally critical to achieving lasting peace. The position was made known during a webinar organised by the Corporate Accountability […]
Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged Defilement, Threats Against Two Minors in Rivers
Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man identified as Godwin for defiling two minors aged 13 and 11, and threatening them not to tell about it in Ogale, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Godwin was arrested by operatives of Eleme Police Division on Monday following a report from the families of […]
Police Arrests Four Kidnappers, Rescue 35-Year-Old Victim in Rivers
A suspected kidnap group has been broken up by the Rivers State Police Command after they had arrested four suspects and rescued a 35-year-old woman who had been kidnapped from her shop in Aluu axis, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). The victim’s husband, Mr. Ikechukwu says that his wife was kidnapped by some armed men […]
Rivers Police Encourage Health Insurance Enrollment During Medical Outreach
The Rivers State Police Command has also been urging its officers to register for the Police Health Insurance Scheme as part of a two-week medical outreach program designed to enhance the welfare of the police personnel and ensure preventive healthcare. The medical outreach program, known as “Know Your Numbers” Campaign, has been launched by the […]
Police Probe Cult Attack on Diobu Trader as Victim Remains Missing
The Rivers State Police Command is investigating a possible cult attack on a trader in Diobu, Port Harcourt, and attempts are being made to trace the injured victim, who left the scene after the attack. This attack, which took place at Bishop Okoye Street Market at Mile 3 on Monday morning, was thwarted after the […]
Rivers Police Debunks Viral Woji Bridge Kidnap Claim
The Rivers State Police Command has clarified a social media post claiming an attempted kidnapping of a lady by four people dressed as market ladies in a tricycle at Woji Bridge in the state. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Police Command, Blessing Kaborlo, the Command said they swiftly carried out […]
28-Year-old Nabbed For Robbery In Bayelsa
28-year-old Mr Ebitimi David has been arrested by the Bayelsa State Volunteer Security Outfit following his alleged involvement in armed robbery. David, a native of Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, resides at 1st Bossywater Street. He was arrested and paraded by the security outfit on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, […]
Rivers Police Warn Youth Against Cult Recruitment Tactics
The Rivers State Police Command has warned youths against getting involved with cults, saying that youths get enticed by deceptive claims of being protected and gaining power and money from their association, which ends up in violence and criminal behavior. This information was released on Wednesday through the spokesperson for the first sCommand, Blessing Kaborlo, […]