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By Awajis George The Rivers State Police operatives on Monday, 25/09/2023 acting on actionable information received that in Edoaha Community in Ahoada East, one of the suspects who brutally killed SP Bako Angbashim was about to be lynched to death by an angry mob.  Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace  Iringe-Koko in a statement said a team of policemen swung into action to rescue the suspect who was about to be burnt with a tyre on his neck.  According to the statement, the suspect was rescued and  brought to the station where he made useful statement  . The Spokesperson said the suspect was later transferred to SCID for discreet investigation with a view to apprehend the  fleeing kingpin ,his gang members, and  to  recover their operational weapons .

  By Awajis George  The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023, as a public holiday. This is to mark the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration and the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad . The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. She noted that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged Nigerians to be tolerant. According to the statement , “The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. “His admonition to Nigerians is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad . “Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians, especially  youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition toward fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity, and join hands with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its effort to bu

  By  Awajis George  One Mr Okechukwu Onunwa has accused the Campus Base of Diobu vigilante at Ikom stree,Mile 3 Diobu of torture,detention and collection of bail money  Mr Onunwa in an interview with our Correspondent said he was arrested on Thursday, September 21,2023 by Diobu Vigilante Campus base located at Ikom street,Mile 3 Diobu Port Harcourt over allegation that he stole motor battery. According to the alleged victim,he was taken to the vigilante office,chained tortured with hammer to accept that he stole the battery even when he never stole anything . Mr Onunwa disclosed that he was detained for a day in the vigilante office,his techno phone was collected from him,three thousand naira also. That the vigilante personnel told him to bring 10,000 naira to bail his phone as his bail money after he was released. He stated that he met other people being chained,detained at the vigilante office for days when he was arrested The victim called on the Commissioner of Police,the Rivers S

  By Awajis George The Rivers State Police Command, in response to a widely circulated social media video by one Israel Joe, aims to clarify the situation concerning the arrest of Mr. Davidson John on September 14, 2023, by the Cybercrime Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Command. In a statement by the Command's Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-koko, the initial grounds for Mr. John's arrest was rooted in allegations of involvement in cybercrime and ritualistic activities.  Subsequent to a comprehensive search of his residence at No. 6 Peace Avenue, Ogbelu, Rivers State, Police Operatives discovered substantial sums of money in both domestic and foreign currencies concealed in his premises, notably atop the ceiling.  According to the police image maker,Mr. John's inability to provide a satisfactory account for the origin of the money led to his transfer to the SCID for further investigation.  However, it came to light that the suspect

  A Human rights advocate Israel Joe based in Delta state has petitioned the acting Inspector General of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged extortion of 80 million naira and gold necklace worth of 4 million naira from  Mr Atubi Davison by an Assistant Commissioner of Police(ACP) Olayinka,2ic State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department(SCIID),PortHarcourt and two other officers simply identified as  Emmanuel and Uche. Mr Joe in a petition to Inspector General of Police dated September 21, which was duly stamped by the office of the IGP,said  the Police on 14th September,2023 busted the home of Mr Davison at Peace Avenue Road,Egbelu,Obio Akpor , searched the house  and saw 100 million naira mostly in dollars which was meant for payment of men securing pipeline facilities in Niger Delta,since Mr Davison is a Chairman of one of the units securing pipeline facilities. The rights activist said the Police took away the money,two cars and gold chain valued 4 million naira, a

  By Awajis George  The member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, and Chairman, House Committee on Host Communities, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor has described the death of Hon Barr. DineBari Loolo, member representing Khana State Constituency 2 in the Rivers State House of Assembly as a personal loss and big blow to the Ogoni people. Obviously devastated by the sudden news of the death of a man he said was so dear to him, a close and reliable ally, Rt. Hon. Dekor said the Ogoni people have sadly lost a rare gem. Rt. Hon. Dekor made the remarks while on condolence visit to the wife and family of late Hon. Loolo at their Port Harcourt residence on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  On the entourage of the federal lawmaker to the condolence visit include: Chairman of Khana Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Thomas Bariere, former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Befii Nwile, the Acting Rector of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytec

   By Awajis George  Four suspected members of Iceland cult group, responsible for the death of  former DPO of Ahoada East local government Area of Rivers State, SP Bako have been gunned down by the Rivers State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police Emeka Nwonyi while briefing Newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt revealed that on 10th of September,2023 acting on credible intelligence that Iceland cultists led by David Okpara popularly known as 2Baba and his gang who  murdered SP Bako were in their hideout in Odeimude community in Ahoada East  mobilized and  stormed the forest where the hoodlums were. CP Nwonyi stated that the hoodlums  engaged operatives in fierce gun battle leading to some of the cultists sustained bullet injury, three were arrested in the process. According to the Commissioner, four of the suspects who were fatally injured were later confirmed dead in the hospital. In the same vein, the Commissioner also paraded seven Police Officers for al

  By Awajis George  The Rivers State Civil Service Commission will from Monday 18th September 2023 commenced interview for successful  candidates who had earlier applied for vacancies advertised by the commission. In a statement by the chairman of the commission ,Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter, candidates are to come to the Commission with valuable identity. The statement below 👇 This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara , GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State has directed the Rivers State Civil Service Commission to commence physical interview and documentation of successful candidates for the 2023 Rivers State Government Recruitment Exercise from Monday, 18th September, 2023 by 8:am daily. Text messages will be sent to successful candidates in batches, through the official lines of the Commission, 09019864611 or 08107543250. Candidates are expected to come along with evidence of text messages, 2 passport photographs, original and photocopies of credentia

  By Awajis George  The Federal Lawmaker representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency,  Hon. Dumnamene Robinson is pained and dumb-founded by the shocking news of the devastating and barbaric killing of the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Bako Angbashim who lost his life on line of duty over the weekend in the hands of a criminal gang in Ahoada-East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Lamenting the loss of the gallant crime fighter who, before his recent deployment to Ahoada Division of the Nigeria Police early this year, was the Divisional Police Officer in Bori, Ogoni, Rt. Hon. Dekor said the death of SP Bako is not only a loss to the  Nigeria Police, but a calamity to Rivers State and humanity in general. He described SP Bako as a rare species among his peers who saw crime fighting as a task and hobby to free mankind from the satanic tendencies of men of the underworld and undesirable elements in society and accordingly, distinguished himself in his belief and profes

  By Awajis George   Rivers State Police Command command  has shifted  the ZERO CRIME INITIATIVE events scheduled  to commenced on Thursday 14th September 2023, to  begin from 2nd to 8th of October 2023  following the  tragic death  of one of her  officer, former DPO of Ahoada SP Bako Angbashim . Relating the management decision to the RIVERS ZERO CRIME TEAM, the commissioner of police CP Emeka Nwonyi, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations Olugbenga Adepoju in a press briefing at the command's headquarters in Port Harcourt told Newsmen that the command is still in mourning mood.   DCP Adepoju apologized to the public and the organizers for the inconveniences they may suffer as a result of the change in date, noting that the police is working to arrest those involved in the murder. On her part, Coordinator Rivers Zero Crime Initiative, Kate Ezeigbo commiserated with the Command on the lost of their officer, stating that the essence of the i

  By  Awajis George  Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka along with his management team and tactical units, conducted an operation on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Odumude Community, Ahaoda East Local Government Area with the objective to recover the deceased DPO's body and conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the community. Spokesperson ,Rivers State Police Command SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement,said during the operation, six suspects were apprehended within the community. Among the items seized were a locally crafted pistol and various charms. These suspects and the confiscated items are currently under police custody and are undergoing interrogation at the State CID, Port Harcourt.  As a result of these developments, the community has been evacuated by its residents. According to the statement,a new DPO, SP Zuokumor Richard, has been assigned to the division.  SP Richard is accompanied by half a unit of men from Mopol 48, one-third unit from Mopol 19, 56,

  By Awajis George  Journalists in Rivers State have been called upon to properly map conflict to enable them report it accurately. The call was made by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with Open Society Foundation during a one day capacity building organized on Thursday, September 7,2023 for Journalists on early warning and early response reporting in Port Harcourt. Dr. Dinebari Vareba speaking on the role of media in early warning and early response signals in conflict situations said the very first thing Journalists needs to do is to map the conflict properly to know what is the context and the stakeholders within the conflict. He stated that, once journalists properly map the conflict, they can generate certain trends, patterns and codes which will enable them report well. These codes could also help journalists to report in conflict sensitive style. Dr.Vareba opined that reporting in conflict sensitive style help in mitigating the conflict. It co

  By Awajis George   Igbu-Akoh Youth Congress has called for the investigation of some politicians,traditional rulers,Youth in Ekpeye ethnic Nationality over the killing of the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Police Division, SP Bako Angbashim . The Public Relations Officer of Igbu-Akoh Youth, Ekeakita Chinem while condemning the killing,  commended  Governor,Siminalayi Fubara for the steps he has taken so far in the case of the killing of SP Bako. Comrade Chinem alleged that some of the elites in Ekpeye  are working with the gang group that killed SP Bako hence his call to the Governor and other relevant security agencies to extend their investigation to other elites in the area. He pledged the Igbu-Akoh Youth commitment to synergize with the Police and relevant security agencies to apprehend killers of SP Bako whom he said ensured insecurity reduced drastically since his assumption of office as DPO of Ahoada Police Division. The Igbu-Akoh Youth Public Relations Officer while cond

  By Awajis George  The Rivers State Government has declared the prime suspect involved in the killing of SP Bako Angbashim wanted, the suspect Gift David Okpara Okpolowu popularly known as 2-Baba and members of his gang were declared wanted by the governor of the state Sir Sim Fubara  Governor Fubara while speaking with Newsmen in Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday 9th of September 2023 placed a bounty of one hundred million naira on the suspect's head for anyone who gives useful information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution. ​The Governor also suspend the king of Ahoada East, His Majesty Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi Eze Igbu Akoh II, for acts of complicity in ceding control of his territory to the notorious David Gift and his gang to freely operate and carry out their criminal activities. Sir Fubara reiterated the government's commitment to guaranteed the security of all residents and assure everyone that the administration will do everything in it's power to hu

  By Awajis George   Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State.  In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi , the IGP said the slain DPO was humiliated, gruesomely murdered, and mutilated by some hardened armed criminals in Ahoada area of Rivers State on Friday, 8th September, 2023, while on operation in the area.  According to the statement, the IGP has  ordered immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecution of all the culprits that carried out the heinous and barbaric act; saying that such an act is not only an affront on the national status but also a reflection of a lack of patriotism and gross illegality.  The IGP, while emphasizing unequivocally that such nefarious acts against any operative in Nigeria, will not be taken with levity as all the perpetrators will be caused to face the fu

  Rivers State Police Command has vowed to fish out suspected criminals that  killed the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East local government Area , SP Bako Angbashim . Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace  Iringe-Koko in a statement said the unfortunate incident happened on the eve of September 8, 2023, where the DPO of Ahoada Division, SP Angbashim, displayed exemplary courage during a mission to combat criminal activities in the Odumude Area of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State. According to the Command's spokesperson,SP Angbashim, alongside his dedicated team, embarked on a raid of known criminal black spots in the region.  The operation led to a pursuit of criminals from their concealed hideouts. Tragically, as they were returning from the operation, they were ambushed by a significant number of criminals who opened fire on the brave officers. SP Iringe-Koko stated that in the face of the adversity, SP Angbashim valiantly held his ground, while his men

By Awajis George  A Port Harcourt based Entertainer High Chief Dr. Muma Gift Eke popularly known as Muma Gee has identified  Monitoring and empowering talented young people as a way of taking the Youths off the streets especially in the face of economy meltdown in Nigeria. Muma Eke who made this submission at a media parley in Port Harcourt on Thursday 7th September 2023 ,observed that  youths especially those at the rural communities have a lot of talents that should not be allowed to die. The entertainer who is in charge of the MUMA GEE Foundation Project and Programme while expressing concern about the failure of government, religious Bodies, companies and some parents to ensure adequate cares for the younger generation, called on Rivers indigenes who are into entertainment to return home to fix the homes rather than remaining in Lagos State.  The High Chief revealed that the project and programme is targeted at carrying along about fifty rural teenagers between the age of thirteen

  Ex-Niger Delta warlord, Asari Dokubo in a show of solidarity with president Bola Tinubu appeared at the venue of the presidential election tribunal with a motley crowd of his boys as well as bulletproof cars allegedly donated to him by the President.  The two vehicles, a Toyota Land Cruiser LC79 Double Cabin WorkMate and Mercedes Benz Maybach 2019, were seen among the convoy of vehicles he showed with on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Court of Appeal Headquarters, venue of the PEPT in Abuja.    This is happening as supporters of the All Progressives Congress, Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party flooded the streets of Abuja to witness the verdict of the PEPT on the petitions of the Allied Peoples Movement, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.   One of his henchmen, who only introduced himself as Henry, told our Correspondent that the cars were given his boss by the President in acknowledgment of his efforts before, during and after the elections.   “

  By Awajis George  Rivers State Government has assured the people of the state that none of its land, resources and assets would be annexed by any other State. The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, stated this when she led a team of members of the Rivers State Boundary Commission on a fact finding mission to Umuru-Ofeh, in Omuma Local Government Area of the State.   Represented by the Surveyor-General of the State, Surveyor Noel Elenwo, Prof. Odu said "assurances has been given and a clear picture has been painted to the people of Umuru-Ofeh that this is a work in progress, this visit here today is the fallout of the last meeting we held in my office, I urge you to maintain the peace and that is the message we brought here today”. The Deputy Governor who sued for a peaceful resolution of boundary disputes among communities, said as a responsive Government that listens to yearnings of its people, the Governor Siminalayi led Administration in the State remains committed t

  By Awajis George  Victims of alleged extortion of six point five million naira by Police Officers who were paraded by the Rivers State Police Command on Monday 4th,September,2023 has narrated their ordeal to Newsmen.  One of the victims, Promise Patrick who spoke on behalf of others said  on 31st July 2023, the Police officers intercepted them from Ikiri junction Omoku, while he was driving, the Officers who were six in number and heavily armed  double crossed them. Mr. Patrick explained that from Omoku, the officers  took them to numerous places,also from Bayelsa  to Delta state. He disclosed that they slept on the way at Ugelli in Delta state till the following day . The victim of alleged extortion by the Police Officer revealed that at Delta state,the Police Officers  took  2 million naira from one of the  victim and took 4.5million naira from him(Patrick) making it total of 6.5million naira. Meanwhile a Human Rights Advocate, Prince Wiro who is also the National Coordinator, Cent

By Awajis George  Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Emeka Nwonyi has paraded four Policemen attached to a neighbouring State Command over alleged extortion of about three persons in Port Harcourt.   The four officers were said to have extorted six point five million naira from three boys after tagging them internet fraudsters.   CP Nwonyi during the press briefing said in a follow up to the release of a kidnapped victim, arrested one Henry Thomas, on August 20, 2023 during investigation, the suspect led operatives to Akinnima community, Ahoada West where two pump action guns, six cartridges were recovered from the suspect. The Commissioner also revealed that in a follow up to the death of another cultist and kidnapper, one Temple Woko was arrested in connection to the case at Rumuodogo.   CP Nwonyi noted that two suspects were fatally wounded while one AK 47 riffle, 6 magazines were recovered.   The Rivers State Police Boss also said on 30th August, 2023 detectives of the command