Anthony Obodo’s Father Alleges Police Officers Were Paid to Kill Son
The father of the late Anthony Obodo, Princewill Obodo, has alleged that police officers were paid to kill his son, as he called for justice over the circumstances surrounding his death. Speaking to our correspondent, Princewill claimed that the police officers involved in the incident were initially deployed to provide security at the Nigerian Bar […]
Rivers Police Probe Alleged Shooting by Officer After Viral Video
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an alleged shooting involving a police officer, following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media. The command, in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, said its attention was drawn to a viral video showing an alleged shooting involving a […]
Police Arrest Hotel Staff Over Man’s Death in PortHarcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some staff of a hotel in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, and other persons in connection with the death of a young man identified as Okorite Charles. Charles, said to be in his mid-20s, reportedly died under unclear circumstances after lodging at the hotel with some friends. The command’s […]
Rivers Police Deny Linking ACP Irikefe to Arrest of Four Suspects Over Alleged Abduction
The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations linking the Commander of the 56 Police Mobile Force (PMF), ACP London Irikefe, to the arrest and prosecution of four men accused of abducting a woman in the state. The Command, in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, said Irikefe […]
One Dead, Three Injured as Police Officer Allegedly Opens Fire in Port Harcourt
Pandemonium broke out around the Agip Junction/Ada George area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday evening after a yet-to-be-identified police officer allegedly shot a man dead and injured three others. The incident reportedly occurred at about 5 pm after the deceased, who was driving a vehicle, allegedly failed to stop when he was flagged […]
VeryDarkMan Responds to Police Invitation Over Insecurity Allegations
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force over allegations that some security personnel aid kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria. Otse, who addressed the invitation in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, said he was willing to honour the police invitation […]
Pandemonium as Young Man Dies in Hotel in Port Harcourt
There was pandemonium on Thursday morning following the death of a young man identified as Okorite Charles, in his mid-20s, under questionable circumstances at a hotel in Eagle Island Estate, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The name of the hotel was withheld. Family members and friends of the deceased reportedly besieged the hotel after learning of […]
Police Unveils Vigilant App, MTN CUG Network to Boost Efficiency
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, is set to launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja. The initiative is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to strengthen technology-driven policing, enhance communication, and improve […]
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 […]