Rivers Police Command Synergies with Communities for Improved Operations
In a bid to improve the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and its public, the Sani Abacha Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) organized a one-day town hall meeting to galvanize support and resources for the security of lives and properties.Speaking at the event, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olubenga Adepoju, who was […]
Police Nabs Alleged Cultists, Recover Firearms, Ammunition In Rivers
In its efforts to rid the state of criminal networks, the Rivers State Police command has arrested 36-year-old Mr Diseye Ukulu. Ukulu, a native of Bayelsa State, residing at No 25 Nnewi Street, Diobu, Port Harcourt, was arrested in compliance with the directives of the State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju. His arrest and […]
Alleged Assault Of Ahoada Administrator: Rivers Police Interrogates Wanted CSO, Chief Of Staff, Hands Over To SCID
The Chief Security Officer of Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Hector Ekakita, and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Aloni Olodi, who were declared wanted, have presented themselves to the State Police command. They were declared wanted by the Police on July 6, 2025, in connection with the alleged criminal conspiracy, stealing, […]
Sowore Advocates ₦500,000 Monthly Salary for Police, Citing Senators’ Earnings
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has advocated for a significant increase in the remuneration of the rank-and-file officers of the Nigeria Police Force. Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), proposed a monthly salary of ₦500,000 during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday. Sowore questioned the current […]
Police Investigate Tragic Fire Incident in Choba, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed an ongoing investigation into a tragic fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt, which resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man, Saint Sunny Amadi. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident, which has […]
Rivers Police Nabs Two Suspects Over Alleged Attack On CDC Chair
The Community Development Committee CDC, Chairman of Okana in Abua Central Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Benjamin Christian Ediegene, has narrated his ordeal of how some youths ambushed and almost killed him on his way to his farm. Ediegene revealed this incident in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. […]
Eight Electric Poles Destroyed in Major Tipper Accident on Iwofe Road in Port Harcourt
On Tuesday, a tipper truck accident caused significant damage to power infrastructure along Iwofe Road near Aker Junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The truck’s raised bucket snagged a low-tension power line, triggering a chain reaction that toppled eight electric poles supplying electricity to Aker Road and surrounding areas. The tipper had just offloaded sand […]
Police Arrests Principal For Assaulting Student With Electric Iron
The Rivers State Police Command has detained the proprietor and proprietress of Christ Ambassadors Mission International School, located in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, following serious allegations of child abuse involving a 14-year-old female student. The arrests were made after reports surfaced that the school’s principal instructed a teacher to inflict severe punishment on the teenager, […]
Unidentified Body Found on Azikiwe Road, Port Harcourt
An unidentified dead body was discovered this morning at approximately 8:00 AM on Azikiwe Road, directly across from Silver Bird Port Harcourt Cinemas, according to a local resident who witnessed the scene alongside other road users. The witness, who requested anonymity, provided no further details about the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the incident. As […]
Rivers State Police Receive Training on Handling Gender-Based Violence Cases
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) have partnered to provide paralegal training for police officers in Rivers State. The training aims to enhance the officers’ capacity to effectively handle gender-based violence (GBV) cases. Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that the training aligns with […]
Police Subdues Alleged Kidnapper, Rescues 13-Year-Old Girl
A 13-year-old girl reported missing on June 5, 2025, while running an errand for her mother in the Umuebule community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been successfully rescued from her captors. The main suspect, identified as 36-year-old Mr. Chizoba Andrew Obi, has been taken into custody, and several items have been recovered […]
Rivers Commissioner of Police Calls for Peaceful Eid Celebration
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, extends warm greetings to the Muslim faithful in Rivers State as they join Muslims worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Kabir. In a goodwill message released on Friday, CP Adepoju urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and progress in Rivers […]