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Rivers Police To Investigate Killing Of Young Man In Port Harcourt

 

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 



The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the alleged shooting of a motorist one Anthony Obodo while on wheels by an officer Alfred Louis 

In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Blessing Agabe, preliminary information indicates that on 27th August 2026, there was an altercation between Mr.Obodo and the police officer, which led to gun shoot and sequently led to the death of the victim, in which two other passer by where injured.  

According to the statement, following the incident, the alleged officer CPL Alfred Louis was attacked and assaulted by an angry mob, leading to him sustaining multiple injuries in the process. 

The Police Spokesperson revealed that the officers and members of his team, are currently in State CID and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance to the law. 

ASP Agabe added that the Command  condemned the action and will not shield any officer engaging in unethical conduct putting the Nigeria Police Force in disrupt.


The statement below 👇 

RIVERS POLICE COMMAND REACTS TO VIRAL VIDEO ON THE ALLEGED SHOOTING BY A POLICE OFFICER.

The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a video circulating on social media on a shooting incident in which a police officer allegedly shot at a motorist while on wheels, resulting in the death of the occupant.

Preliminary information indicates that on 27th August 2026, there was an altercation between the occupant, one Anthony Obodo (m) and there was a scuffle between the duo which led to gunshot and subsequently led to the death of the victim, in which two other passersby where injured.  

Following the incident, the alleged officer CPL Alfred Louis was attacked and assaulted by an angry mob, leading to him sustaining multiple injuries in the process. The officers and members of his team, are currently in State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) custody and will face appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with the law subject to the outcome of the investigation. 

The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the action is totally condemnable and does not  reflect professionalism in policing and will not relent to carry out strict disciplinary actions against erring police officers.

The Rivers State Police Command is not a shield for anybody engaging in unethical conduct putting the Nigeria Police Force in disrepute.

FOR EMERGENCY AND COMPLAINT

EMERGENCY LINES
Complaint Response Unit (CRU):
07057605209
07057605256
08120822987
07072323049

Control Room:
08032003514

ASP AGABE BLESSING KABORLO, Anipr, Esq.
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND
28th August 2026

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