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, […]
Police Hunt Suspect After Woman Dies from Alleged Domestic Assault
The Rivers State Police Command is searching for a tricycle operator involved in what locals say was a case of domestic violence in Ogbogoro, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. This tragedy happened recently when passersby found a woman dead alongside her two young daughters inside a stopped tricycle. People in the community according to Revelation Agent […]
Dambazau: How State Police Can Succeed
A former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau says establishing state police will only be effective in Nigeria if it is strictly professionalised. Retired Lt.-Gen. Dambazau, who asserted in an interview with Newsmen, said that state policing must be insulated from the control of state governors to prevent its weaponization against political opponents. […]
Relief International Applauds Police Action Against Criminal Officers
Relief International Africa and the Civil-Military Police and Paramilitary Relations Initiative have commended the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the Rivers State Command and Zone 16 Command, Bayelsa, for the arrest and public parade of eight corrupt police officers allegedly involved in criminal activities, including robbery, stealing, kidnapping, extortion, harassment, and abuse of […]
Police Detain ASP Over Suspect’s Escape
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police following the alleged escape of the suspected criminal from their custody. The arrest is followed by disciplinary action against the officer and the search for the escaping suspect resumes, says the Command’s statement issued on Friday. The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police […]
Five Dismissed, Three Facing Trial Over Alleged Armed Robbery
Five Nigeria Police Force inspectors have been stripped-off for being involved in acts of armed robbery, kidnapping, and extortion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Further details indicated that three other officers are being charged to court over allegations of similar offences. This development was disclosed during the parade of the officers on Thursday at the […]
Alleged Defilement: Suspect Slips Away from Police During Investigation
A male suspect identified as Goodnews, who was arrested over the alleged defilement of a 16-year-old girl at Apu Road, Rukpokwu in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, has reportedly escaped from police custody in Rivers State. Sources said the suspect fled while in the custody of an Investigating Police Officer (IPO) from the State Criminal Investigation […]