The Police Command in Rivers State has eliminated the divisional police officer answerable for Abuloma Division and the officer overseeing its police outpost following allegations that suspected cultists renovated the power.
The command additionally ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the renovation and the alleged involvement of cops
The police spokesperson in Rivers State, Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in an announcement posted on Facebook on Friday, following a viral video exhibiting alleged cultists on the police outpost throughout what gave the impression to be a handover ceremony.
The video, which circulated on Facebook, reveals males wearing black, white, and purple shirts on the facility. Some cops have been additionally seen taking images with the suspected cultists through the occasion.
A Facebook consumer recognized the group as “Aro Bagger” and claimed that the police station was unveiled as a part of the group’s actions to mark its 2026 “Humanitarian Day celebration” on 15 October.
The police mentioned it had taken cognisance of the studies and condemned any motion that might undermine the integrity, self-discipline, nd skilled requirements of the Nigeria Police Force.
It warned that police amenities should not change into platforms for suspected prison teams looking for public recognition, legitimacy, or affect.
Ms Agabe mentioned the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olugbenga Adepoju, ordered an investigation to ascertain the identities and backgrounds of those that financed or facilitated the renovation, the officers who authorised the undertaking, and whether or not the required procedures have been adopted.
The investigation may also “determine whether any police officer breached professional standards or compromised the integrity of the force,” mentioned the police.
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The command, nonetheless, acknowledged that “legitimate community support for improving police facilities is permitted under Section 26(1)(d) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which provides for gifts and contributions to the Police General Fund.”
It burdened that such help should not compromise police independence, skilled requirements or safety.
“No donation or assistance confers immunity from investigation or prosecution,” the assertion mentioned.
The assertion added that the police would take acceptable disciplinary and authorized motion in opposition to anybody discovered culpable after the investigation.
It reiterated its dedication to preventing cultism and organised crime and urged residents to stay calm and supply credible data to assist safety operations throughout the state.
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