Tag: Rivers Police Command
Police restrict movement in Rivers for Senatorial by-election
Police said the restriction would affect Andoni, Eleme, Gokana, Khana, Oyibo, Opobo/Nkoro and Tai local government areas.
Five dismissed police inspectors to face trial robbery, kidnapping
The officers allegedly operated in minibuses and conducted illegal stop-and-search operations during which unsuspecting members of the public were intercepted…
Five arrested, guns recovered as police uncover illegal security outfit in Rivers
The police spokesperson warned that individuals or groups engaging in illegal security activities or unlawful possession of firearms would be…
13 arrested as security operatives bust cult initiation ceremony in Rivers
On Saturday, the Police, along with the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and…
Three kidnappers nabbed in Rivers as police rescue victim linked to Lagos abduction
She said the suspects were apprehended while attempting to kidnap another victim, Mr Chisom George, who had been lured from…
Police smash notorious kidnapping gang in Rivers
"During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to carrying out several kidnapping operations within the Igwuruta-Ali, Omagwa, Ozaha, Ipo, and Etche…
Nigerian man arrested for slitting wife’s throat
According to reports, the couple had engaged in a heated argument before the suspect allegedly attacked his wife with a…
Fake policemen in black extorting Rivers residents – Police raise alarm
The Rivers State Police Command has warned residents to be security conscious following reports of individuals impersonating police officers and…
Lawyer arrested over killing at masquerade display in Rivers
The incident occurred on Jan. 19 during a masquerade display by youths along Sambo Street, Omoku, Rivers Police Command's spokesperson,…
Rivers man arrested for kidnapping, murder of victim after collecting ransom
The suspect later led police operatives to the forest where the decomposing remains of the victim were recovered and deposited…
Gun battle in Rivers: Kidnappers sharing ransom killed, victim rescued
Iringe-Koko quoted Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, as commending the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in…
Rivers Police slam viral herdsmen attack video, call it fake
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed claims of a herdsmen invasion in the state, calling a viral social media…
Rivers: Police explain how youths robbed, assaulted Inspector after visiting girlfriend
The youths claimed that the police officer was being punished for taking banned substances within their community.
Police nab seven cult gang members over killing of lawyer in Rivers
Police said the suspects also confessed to withdrawing funds from Owhor’s bank account and referenced recent cult-related violence between the…
Rivers: Two arrested over violent attack, forcing LG Administrator to resign
The about 30 hoodlums wielding machetes were seen in a recent viral video assaulting Iheanachor during which they also forced…