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Alert: Be Security conscious

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 



The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a disturbing trend, where a group of individuals portraying as Police Officers, wearing black attire, and engaging in the extortion of unsuspecting citizens in the State. 

This development is deeply concerning and the Commissioner of Police ,Cp  Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju Psc , mnips, has launched a robust mechanism to monitor, identify, apprehend, and prosecute those involved in this illegal act to the full extant of the law.

It is imperative to note that no individual, regardless of their claimed affiliation, has the authority to conduct searches of personal devices of the citizens, such as phones or laptops, on the road or at checkpoints, or demand that you accompany them to withdraw or transfer cash from a POS operator or any financial institution.

The public is advised to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious activities or encountered  hostile checkpoints to the following hotlines:

- Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 07057605256, 08120822987, 09035774814
- PPRO: 09014273818
- Control Room: 08032003514

The Rivers State Police Command reassures citizens of its commitment to maintaining law and order, and appeals for cooperation and support legitimate Police operations in ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

CSP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Rivers State Police Command.
30/01/2026
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