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24/09/2025

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FALSE ONLINE REPORT OF BANK ROBBERY IN PORT HARCOURT

The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a false and misleading report currently circulating online, alleging that armed robbers, yesterday, September 23, 2025, attacked a bank in Port Harcourt City.

The Command categorically states that no such incident occurred anywhere in Port Harcourt or Rivers State. This fake news is clearly designed to cause unnecessary panic and fear among residents. We urge the public to disregard the report in its entirety and refrain from sharing such unverified information.

The Rivers State Police Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Our men are on constant patrols and are at alert, there is no cause for alarm.

We encourage citizens to always verify news from official sources before circulation. Anyone found deliberately spreading false information to incite fear or cause apprehension will be made to face the law.

For credible updates, residents are advised to rely only on official statements from the Police Command.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO (ANIPR)
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
RIVERS STATE COMMAND

30/08/2025

RIVERS LGA ELECTION 2025!

The Honorable Member Representing Onelga Constituency 2, Hon (Mrs.) Nkemjika Ijeoma, Ezekwe, and her darling husband, Amb. Chief Chukwudi Ezekwe, JP, has just performed their electoral franchise

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INCOMING CHAIRMAN/COUNCILORS

30/08/2025

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibas Ete, retired, moves round to monitor the LGA Elections in the State.

Good Job sir,

30/08/2025

OGUNs UPDATES.

BRO FELIX AMECHI OBUAH, DSSRS AKA GO ROUND, THE POLITICAL LEADER OF OGBA EGBEMA NDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AND THE COORDINATOR ABUJA METROPOLITAN MANAGEMENT COUNCIL AMMC, HAS JUST PERFORMED HIS ELECTORAL FRANCHISE IN HIS WARD 4 UNIT 21 ONELGA RIVERS STATE..

29/08/2025

AUGUST 30 2025 LG ELECTION IN RIVERS: CP OLUGBENGA ADEPOJU, IN SYNERGY WITH OTHER SECURITY CHIEFS, READ RIOT ACT FOR ELECTORAL VIOLATORS

By Golden Enyi Onyema

48 hours ahead of 30th of August, 2025 Local Government election in Rivers State, the Commissioner of Police Olugbenga ADEPOJU in synergy with other security chiefs in the State has read the riot act to possible election violators, before, during and after the council election.
CP ADEPOJU, who was sited with Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Chairman Mr Micheal ODEY, other Security Chiefs of the Military, Immigration, FRSC , Civil Defence, Nigeria Customs, etc read the riot act, warning detractors to keep clear from the state during the election. He also urged law abiding citizens of the State to always sustain the existing peace during and after the election.
Addressing journalists, NGOs and others, the CP said they have done due diligence on peace keeping and peace maintenance strategy in the State. "This election is real, and we will participate to ensure there is peace", CP OLUGBENGA stated.
He observed that they are ready to deal with any security breach or threat, and said politicians will not be allowed to bring any form of security to the venues of the election across polling units in the State.
While he thank other sister security agencies in the State for synergy, support and collaboration, he task the people to respect laws and regulations guiding the conduct of the council election and cooperate; to ensure hitch - free excercise.
He assured that police and other agencies will be civil, and advice officers on duty not to be too harsh on the people, as they come to vote.
"On Friday, the combined security, including Police, Military, Civil Defence, Immigration, Customs, etc will go out on the streets for show of force, to display our strength", CP Adekpoju stated.
The CP also used the occasion to x-ray some of the achievements of Rivers State Police command, which he said includes maintenance of law and order, and decimating of armed rubbers, kidnapping syndicates etc.
Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey during the security briefing, said that the commission has shown due diligence in following all levels of the election processes, which he said include planning and ex*****on.
"We are here to assure you of our readiness to conduct a free, fair and creditable Council polls in Rivers State", Michael Odey reinterated.
He said adequate logistics arrangement has been provided for both Reverine and Upland communities, to ensure even participation of all during the election.
Odey added that vehicles, buses and boats have been provided for distribution of election materials (sensitive and non sensitive) across the state.
Odey added that the commission also provided rain coats and umbrellas for election officials, both at the coastal communities and Upland areas in case of rain fall on Saturday.
Grace Iringe - Koko, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Command was among Senior Police and Security Chiefs in attendance at the briefing @ RSIEC auditorium in Port Harcourt.

28/08/2025

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RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

Temporary Movement Restrictions for Local Government Elections:

In preparation for the forthcoming Local Government Elections in the State, the Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the public that, there will be temporary restrictions on human and vehicular movement across the state, except those on essential duties. This restriction will be from 12:00am to 6:00pm on August 30, 2025.

The Police Command urges citizens to cooperate fully with security agencies to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free electoral process, as the Police are committed to maintaining law and order before, during, and after the elections. Comprehensive security measures have been put in place, including the adequate deployment of Security Operatives to all the land and waterways to guarantee a secure environment for voters.

The command also wishes to debunk false press reports circulating on social media, clarifying that such reports do not emanate from the Police Command.

We urge residents to comply with the restriction order, and report all suspicious activities to security agencies.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command.

19/08/2025

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RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

Arrest of Murder Suspect,

The Rivers State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in combating violent crimes in the state. Following the gruesome murder of Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny, a 44-year-old woman who was brutally macheted to death by her boyfriend one, Kingsley Chinamezu, aka Power Sharp, a 23-year-old male from Ogbo-Hill, Abia State, on 30th. July, 2025, in the Umuebule Community, Etche Local Government Area, Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) utilizing technical intelligence, have successfully apprehended the suspect.

After committing the heinous crime, the suspect fled to Egbeta village in Edo State and began issuing further threats to the victim's family members, boasting that he could still harm them without consequences. Upon a formal complaint by the victim's family and proactive efforts by the Operatives of the Command, the Commissioner of Police assigned the case to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The Operatives swiftly swung into action, located and arrested the suspect on August 15, 2025, in his hideout at Egbeta village, Edo State.

Upon interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime, providing details of the events leading to the murder. Evidence is being collected, and the suspect is undergoing further investigation and profiling for potential involvement in other related crimes. The suspect will face prosecution upon completion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commends the swift response and diligence of the Operatives for apprehending the suspect. He emphasized that Rivers State will never be a safe haven for criminals to habitate, assuring the public of the Command's unwavering commitment to ensuring justice and public safety. The CP further warned that perpetrators of heinous crimes should desist from such acts, as the long arm of the law will catch up with them within the shortest time possible and will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer
Rivers State Police Command.

11/08/2025

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RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE — RECOVERS FIREARM, VEHICLE, AND OTHER EXHIBITS

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crimes, following the arrest of four suspected members of an armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate.

On 8th August 2025, at about 11:30hrs, a team of operatives from Bori Division, while on routine patrol along Nkpee Street, Bori, acted swiftly upon receiving a distress call regarding the suspicious activities of unknown persons in the area.

The operatives apprehended the following suspects:
1. Solomon Chris (Male, 26 years)
2. Fabulous John (Male, 26 years)
3. Wisdom Kalongo (Male, 30 years)
4. Wisdom Samuel (Male, 33 years)

Items recovered from the suspects include:
• One locally-made revolver pistol
• One live ammunition
• Quantity of hard drugs (loud)
• Criminal charms
• One ash-coloured Toyota Sienna vehicle, Registration No. BNY-758FS

The suspects are currently in custody, and investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover more of their operational weapons.

The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and calls on members of the public to continue to provide timely and useful information to the police.

Further updates will be communicated .

E-Signed: SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND.

04/08/2025

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RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF BARRISTER BRIGHT OWHOR; RECOVERY OF WEAPONS AND VEHICLES.

Following the tragic killing of Barrister Bright Owhor 46 years, 'm' of No. 40c Market Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, by unidentified gunmen on July 6, 2025, Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were deployed to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over ten days, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended. They include:

Prince Samuel 'm' 30 years– armed operative

Daniel Godwin 'm' 25 years – driver of the getaway vehicle,

Henry Peter 'm' 24 years – arm supplier, and he was the one that shot the victim

Godfrey Emmanuel 'm' a.k.a. Ibu 30 years – gang leader,

Chukwu Nneji 'm' 34 years,

Justice Dimkpa 'm' 27 years,

Promise Wikere 'm' 22 years – handler of stolen vehicles

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Deygbam Secret Cult Group. They admitted to their roles in the murder, the withdrawal of funds from the victim's bank account, and involvement in recent cult-related violence between BS and G12 Deygbam factions in Diobu, Port Harcourt.

Recovered exhibits include:

One MTN SIM card

Four locally made pistols

Seven rounds of 9mm ammunition

Two live cartridges

One Mini Bus

One Toyota Camry

The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commended the operational prowess of the Operatives, which underscores the commitment of the Command to the safety and security of all residents. These operations reflect a broader strategy to dismantle criminal networks and ensure public confidence in law enforcement.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND.
04/08/2025

08/07/2025

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

Fire Incident in Choba, Port- Harcourt.

The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about a circulating social media report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.

According to the report, one Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level female undergraduate student of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly set her boyfriend one Saint Sunny Amadi, a 32-year old male from the Elibrada Community in Emohua LGA, ablaze in a room, resulting in severe injuries during the inferno.
and was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment.

Upon receiving the report at about 1112 hours, Police detectives from Choba Division promptly visited the scene and the victim at the hospital, who was in critical condition. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission.

The Police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she also sustained during the incident. She is also heavily pregnant with the deceased's child. Due to her critical condition, she is unable to provide a detailed account of the incident, but will do so when her condition is stable.

The probable cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained, and a thorough investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further developments will be made public as more information becomes available.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, urges the public to remain calm, peaceful, and assured that justice will be served in this tragic incident.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Rivers State Police Command.

29/04/2025

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RIVERS SECURITY CHIEFS CONTINUE STAKEHOLDERS' ENGAGEMENT ACROSS MORE LGAs, EMPHASIZE ON PROTECTION OF CRITICAL NATIONAL ASSETS

The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the public that, following the directive of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Commissioner of Police, alongside heads of other security agencies — including the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Pathfinder), Department of State Services (DSS), Garrison Commander 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) — continued their stakeholders' engagement across several Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. These engagements were aimed at fostering collaboration between security agencies and community actors for the protection of critical national assets.

The engagements commenced on Friday, 25th April 2025, at the Council Secretariats of Emohua and Abua/Odual LGAs, and continued on Saturday, 26th April 2025, with stakeholders from Tai, Ogu/Bolo, Okirika, and Eleme LGAs.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, stated during the meetings that the Service Commanders visited the LGAs to discuss prevailing security issues and the welfare of the residents. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructures within the communities and called for synergy between the communities and security agencies to ensure the protection of national assets for the benefit of the nation’s economy. He further noted that the engagements were also an avenue to identify challenges facing the communities beyond security concerns, assuring that their complaints would be forwarded to the government for necessary attention.

In Tai LGA, Chief Nuka O. Gbipah, Administrator of the Council, appealed for the revival of the Soghai farm to create employment opportunities. His Royal Majesty, King Samuel Lebura Nnee, Gbenemene of Tai, asserted that Tai remained one of the most peaceful LGAs in the state. Youth representative Ebenezer Letam highlighted the lack of employment opportunities and inadequate staffing in health centres and schools across Bunu, Seme, and Nonwa Tai communities. Following the meeting, CP Adepoju and the service Commanders inspected the health centre and community secondary school in Botem Tai.

During the engagement in Ogu/Bolo LGA, the Administrator, Eliel Owubokiri, assured the security chiefs of the council’s commitment to maintaining peace. His Royal Highness Acheseinimie Micah Frank, King of Bolo Kingdom, raised concerns about theft and kidnappings on waterways, while the Chairman of Ogu Council of Chiefs, Adokiye Ochemiebia Chukwu, appealed for a befitting police station building to replace the current temporary arrangement. Youth representative Inime Emmanuel advocated for youth empowerment and employment initiatives, while Mrs. Caroline Adikibiebuma, representing the women, decried the menace of scrap metal scavengers in the community. The service chiefs also inspected the Ogu Police Division during their visit.

In Okirika LGA, Administrator Thompson Isodiki reiterated the council’s commitment to supporting security agencies. Professor Sotonye Fyneface Ogan, Chairman of Kireke Council of Chiefs, identified theft as a persistent problem and requested for an increased police presence. Youth representatives Kalada Francis and Tomquimn Satson called for youth skill acquisition programs, the establishment of JAMB CBT centres, and modular refineries, while women's representative Nene Mordecai advocated for women’s empowerment and improvements at Daka Market.

At Eleme LGA, Administrator Dr. Gloria Dibia noted that the ongoing construction of the council secretariat had impacted staff productivity. Community chiefs raised concerns over the criminal activities of herders, including kidnapping and farmland destruction. Chief Sunday Dudu, Chairman of Onne CDC, recommended intensified patrols to curb rising crime rates, while youth representative Obo Olako urged for an arms mop-up operation. Dick Baiye lamented the epileptic power supply and high electricity tariffs faced by residents.

In Emohua LGA, Administrator Barrister Franklin Ajinwo emphasized that ensuring security was a primary mandate of his administration. Paramount Ruler of Rundele Clan, His Royal Highness Eze Damian Ejiohuo, appealed for proactive measures to dismantle criminal hideouts, while calling for adequate funding for local security outfits. Similarly, HRH Eze Jonah Nwobodo of Ibaa and Obelle Communities urged the government to revive abandoned facilities such as primary healthcare centres. Other community stakeholders, including Rev. Dr. Gift Asuru and Youth Chairman Stephen Onuoha, requested improved security, social amenities, and youth development initiatives.

Finally, during the interactive session in Abua/Odual LGA, stakeholders emphasized the need for enhanced security on waterways and around pu

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