The Rivers State Police Command has relieved officials of Abuloma Police Outpost in Port Harcourt Town native govt house of the state, following the renovation of the outpost by way of suspected cultists.
A video that had long past viral on social media had a trending social media record had proven the place participants of the De Norseman Klub World (DKNI) visited the Police Outpost on Thursday to rejoice the a hit crowning glory of the renovation of the power.
The Police Public Members of the family Officer (PPRO) within the state, Blessing Agabe, in a commentary issued on Friday morning, mentioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in command of Abuloma Department and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost have additionally been queried.
The commentary mentioned the command condemns any motion or affiliation able to compromising the integrity, self-discipline {and professional} requirements of the Nigeria Police Power or conferring legitimacy, reputation or acceptance on suspected cult teams or different illegal organisations.
It reads partly: “The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a trending social media record and circulating video alleging that suspected cultists renovated the Abuloma Police Outpost and visited the power on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to rejoice the crowning glory of the renovation.
“The Command strongly condemns any motion or affiliation able to compromising the integrity, self-discipline {and professional} requirements of the Nigeria Police Power or conferring legitimacy, reputation or acceptance on suspected cult teams or different illegal organisations.
“Police amenities are public establishments established for the safety of voters and the enforcement of legislation and should now not transform platforms wherein felony teams search public validation or affect.
“Underneath the management of CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, the Command maintains 0 tolerance for criminal activity and any habits that undermines public self belief within the Police.
“Because of this, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in command of Abuloma Department and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost were queried and relieved in their tasks pending investigation.
“Moreover, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a complete investigation to ascertain the cases surrounding the incident and the veracity of the allegations, together with: The identities and backgrounds of the folks or teams who financed or facilitated the renovation; The cops who accredited or licensed the venture;
Whether or not due procedures had been adopted;
Whether or not any officer breached skilled requirements or compromised the integrity of the Power; and
The level of any involvement by way of Police group of workers.
“The Command welcomes professional neighborhood improve for bettering police amenities, in step with Segment 26(1)(d) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which supplies for presents and contributions to the Police Basic Fund.
“On the other hand, such improve should now not compromise police independence, skilled requirements or safety. The investigation will determine whether or not the important approvals had been acquired and suitable tests carried out on those that financed or facilitated the renovation. No donation or help confers immunity from investigation or prosecution.
“The Command reiterates that it is going to now not condone unprofessional habits, compromise or any type of flawed affiliation with felony components by way of any police officer. All group of workers are anticipated to uphold the easiest requirements of self-discipline, integrity and duty within the discharge in their tasks.
“The Command stays dedicated to professionalism, transparency, the safety of lives and belongings, and the combat in opposition to cultism and organised crime. Suitable disciplinary and criminal motion will probably be taken in opposition to someone discovered culpable, in step with the result of the investigation and extant regulations.
“Contributors of the general public are prompt to stay calm and proceed to improve the Police with credible and well timed data to fortify safety throughout Rivers State”.
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