RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE RIVERS POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBERS, RECOVER FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of an armed robbery, kidnapping gang, recovered several firearms and ammunitions following an intelligence-led operation. Based on credible intelligence, on the 4th October 2026, at about 1600hrs, the Commander, Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Rivers State Command, led a team of Police officers to Rumuekpe Community, Emohua Local Government Area. In line with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, to intensify raids and targeted operations against criminal elements, operatives of the Command carried out this directives which led to the arrest of the suspects. The names of the suspects are: one Chinemerem Uchewo, male, a native of Rumuekpe community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, one Micheal Ishaka, male, a native of Adabor community in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, one Abdulahi George, male, a native of Oduoha community in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State and one Gideon Okah, male, a native of Elele Alimini community in Emuohua Local Government Area of Rivers State who was subsequently arrested in Owerri, Imo State. Preliminary investigation reviewed their involvement in several armed robbery and kidnapping incidents within Choba, Elele Alimini, Emohua and Rumuekpe communities in Rivers State. The suspects also confessed to the robbery and murder of Joseph Onyeka on 23rd July 2026 in Rumuji Community, as well as the attack and shooting of Insp. Womoma, attached to the Rivers State Police Command, while on duty at a checkpoint along the East-West Road by Elele Alimini Junction on 4th August 2026. Exhibit recovered includes: Two AK-47 rifles, Two pump-action rifles, One English-made double-barrel rifle, One locally made revolver pistol and 58 rounds of live ammunition. The Command has intensified efforts to arrest the fleeing criminal syndicate and bring all those connected to the criminal activities to justice. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, commended the operatives for their courage, professionalism and commitment to combating violent crime in the State. He assured members of the public that the Command will continue to intensify intelligence-led raids, targeted operations and sustained investigations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and recovering illegal firearms. The Commissioner further advised criminals and their collaborators to desist from committing crime, noting that the Command will leave no stone unturned in bringing perpetrators of armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes to justice. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide the Police with credible and timely information on suspicious activities within their communities, assuring them that such information would be treated with utmost confidentiality. 📞 REPORT COMPLAINTS / SEEK EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 📞 07057605209 📞 07057605256 📞 08120822987 📞 07072323049 Police Control Room: 📞 08032003514 ASP AGABE BLESSING KABORLO, Anipr, Esq. Police Public Relations Officer FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND CONDEMNS PURPORTED RENOVATION OF ABULOMA POLICE OUTPOST BY SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RELIEVES OFFICERS, ORDERS FULL INVESTIGATION The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a trending social media report and circulating video alleging that suspected cultists renovated the Abuloma Police Outpost and visited the facility on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the renovation. The Command strongly condemns any action or association capable of compromising the integrity, discipline and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force or conferring legitimacy, recognition or acceptance on suspected cult groups or other unlawful organisations. Police facilities are public institutions established for the protection of citizens and the enforcement of law and must not become platforms through which criminal groups seek public validation or influence. Under the leadership of CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, the Command maintains zero tolerance for criminality and any conduct that undermines public confidence in the Police. Consequently, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost have been queried and relieved of their duties pending investigation. Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the veracity of the allegations, including: · The identities and backgrounds of the individuals or groups who financed or facilitated the renovation; · The police officers who authorised or approved the project; · Whether due procedures were followed; · Whether any officer breached professional standards or compromised the integrity of the Force; and · The extent of any involvement by Police personnel. The Command welcomes legitimate community support for improving police facilities, consistent with Section 26(1)(d) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which provides for gifts and contributions to the Police General Fund. However, such support must not compromise police independence, professional standards or security. The investigation will establish whether the necessary approvals were obtained and appropriate checks conducted on those who financed or facilitated the renovation. No donation or assistance confers immunity from investigation or prosecution. The Command reiterates that it will not condone unprofessional conduct, compromise or any form of improper association with criminal elements by any police officer. All personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties. The Command remains committed to professionalism, transparency, the protection of lives and property, and the fight against cultism and organised crime. Appropriate disciplinary and legal action will be taken against anyone found culpable, in line with the outcome of the investigation and extant laws. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information to enhance security across Rivers State. Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 📞 07057605209 📞 07057605256 📞 08120822987 📞 07072323049 Police Control Room: 📞 08032003514 ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, Anipr, Esq Police Public Relations Officer For: Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command