Gunmen Allegedly Kill Three Police Officers in Rivers
A viral video circulating on social media has drawn attention to a reported deadly attack in Mbodo Community, Aluu, on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where no fewer than three police officers were allegedly killed by suspected gunmen. According to information accompanying the video, the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday […]
Rivers Chief Judge Backs Police Duty Solicitors Scheme for Speedy Justice
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to fully implement Police Force Order 20 and the Police Duty Solicitors Scheme (PDSS) to promote accountability, transparency and speedy justice for suspects. Justice Amadi made the call during a one-day capacity-building programme on the strategic implementation of the […]
Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Guns in Rivers
In another anti-crime exercise recently conducted by the Rivers State Police Command, the police have seized some number of firearms and live ammunition in addition to arresting a man believed to be an armed robber, as part of efforts to curb violence in the state. During the exercise, which was executed by operatives of the […]
Rivers Police Uncover Firearm Concealed in Bread During Routine Check
The Rivers State Police Command has seized an illegally possessed gun that was concealed in a loaf of bread in a stop and search operation in Port Harcourt, resulting in the arrest of the culprit in their bid to reduce criminal activities in the state. The police command disclosed that the stop and search exercise […]
OSPAC Accused of Torturing Coach Over Missing Manhood Claim
Human rights activist, Prince Wiro, has criticized the torture and degradation of a football coach, Mr. Daso Ogan, by OSPAC vigilantes in Igwuruta in the Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State, and has called for justice to be served to the victim. Wiro, a National Coordinator of the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and […]
Police Force to Punish Officers Using Uniforms for Entertainment
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to desist from unauthorised social media activities capable of undermining the integrity, professionalism, and public image of the Force. The directive follows growing concerns over the increasing trend of police personnel creating and publishing videos, conducting live […]
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 the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, following allegations made through the internet via […]
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 […]