Agabe Blessing Kaborlo PPRO Rivers Command

23/08/2026

The other side of my profession

22/08/2026

As part of the International Youth Day, the Rivers State Police Command paid the school fees of two youths

20/08/2026

Thank You, Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter.

19/08/2026

IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATION VELVET BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND, CP OLUGBENGA ADEPOJU psc, mnips, fcai.

18/08/2026

11/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

RIVERS POLICE COMMENCES STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF OPERATION VELVET

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced the immediate and strict enforcement of OPERATION VELVET, aimed at ensuring compliance with all existing traffic laws and regulations across the State, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM.

The enforcement exercise OPERATION VELVET will commence on 17th August, 2026, following the growing disregard for traffic rules, resulting in gridlocks, obstruction of traffic flow and avoidable risks to the lives of road users.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to ensure full compliance and effective enforcement of OPERATION VELVET within their respective areas of responsibility.

Traffic offenders will face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, including arrest, impoundment of vehicles and prosecution where necessary.

The Commissioner of Police has issued a strong warning to all officers deployed for OPERATION VELVET to strictly avoid any form of extortion, harassment, intimidation, abuse of office, or other unprofessional conduct during the enforcement exercise. He stressed that officers must carry out their duties professionally, responsibly, and in full compliance with the law while respecting the fundamental human rights and dignity of all members of the public.

He further cautioned that any officer found guilty of extortion, brutality, misconduct or abuse of office will face strict disciplinary action.

CP Adepoju urges motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators, motorcyclists and other road users to obey traffic laws, cooperate with police personnel and desist from acts capable of causing traffic obstruction or endangering lives.

🚨 EMERGENCY & COMPLAINT CONTACTS

Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report traffic-related emergencies, police concerns, human rights violations, extortion, misconduct or other incidents requiring urgent intervention through the following official lines:

Complaint Response Unit (CRU):
📞 07057605209
📞 07057605256
📞 08120822987
📞 07072323049

Police Control Room:
📞 08032003514

The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to the effective implementation of OPERATION VELVET, safer roads, free-flowing traffic, effective policing, respect for human rights and the protection of lives and property.

YOUR SAFETY MATTERS AND YOUR COOPERATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

ASP AGABE BLESSING KABORLO, Anipr, Esq.
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Rivers State Police Command

06/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

RIVERS POLICE ARREST FIVE MEMBERS OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the arrest of five members of a suspected kidnapping syndicate during a coordinated operation in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the State.

Following the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, operative of the Command, divisional police station Oyigbo arrested five members of the gang, one Ezekiel Emmanuel (Male, 44 years) from Benue State, one Chukwuma Mbanefor (Male, 51 years) from Anambra State, one Nicholas Diala (Male, 65 years) from Imo state, one Ndubuisi Uwakwe (Male, 49 years) from Abia state, one Ifeanyi Nwakwo (Male, 51 years) from Imo state.

In the course of investigation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping and further admitted to participating in several kidnapping operations within the Kom-Kom, Railway, Obeama and Afam communities. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate.

The Commissioner of Police, stated that the success of the operation reflects the implementation of the operational directives and intelligence-driven policing strategy of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc, NPM. He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining aggressive intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across Rivers State. The Commissioner warned that there will be no safe haven for kidnappers or other criminal elements, as the Command will relentlessly pursue, arrest, and ensure they are brought to justice.

The Commissioner further assures residents that the Rivers State Police Command remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property. He urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information that will assist the Police in preventing crime and apprehending criminal elements.

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

04/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

RIVERS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE ATTACK AND MURDER OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS, RECOVERED TWO EALIER SNATCHED AK-47 RI**ES.

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the gruesome murder of two police officers who were attacked while conducting a stop-and-search operation within the Aluu Division area on 29th June, 2026, in which one of the officers leg was fatal injured and later amputated.

Following the tragic incident, which claimed the lives of the two officers and resulted in the theft of their service AK-47 ri**es, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips,fcai, immediately visited the Division and directed that all operational and intelligence assets of the Command be deployed to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of the stolen police fi****ms.

Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, operatives of the Command’s violence crime response unit VCRU, (AKU) through credible intelligence and sustained tactical operations, arrested three members of the gang, one Maduabuchi Emeka (Male), alias “Doctor,” 34 years old, a native of Omoku in Onelga LGA, one Chinedu Owhor (Male), 42 years old, a native of Omoku in Onelga LGA, one Kamachi Joe (Male), 28 years old, a native of Omoku in Onelga LGA, Exhibit recovered in total includes: Three AK- 47 ri**es and one scorpion r***e. The suspect has also linked other murder cases currently under investigation.

Intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fourth member of the gang, who is currently at large.

The Commissioner of Police commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage, gallantly and dedication, noting that the breakthrough demonstrates the Command’s resolve to ensure that those who attack police officers or engage in violent crimes have no hiding place in Rivers State.

He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to the initiative of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+) NPM, in protecting lives and property and bringing all criminal elements to justice. The Commissioner of Police further warned all involved in crime that the long hand of the law will catch up with them to immediately desist or face the full weight of the law. He emphasized that Rivers State is not a safe haven for criminals and the Command remains resolute in identifying, arresting and prosecuting anyone who threatens the peace and security of the State.

The Cp urged residents to sustain their partnership with the Command by providing timely and credible information that will aid ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety across Rivers State.

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