The Police Command in Rivers State has eliminated the divisional police officer in control of 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 law enforcement officials
The police spokesperson in Rivers State, Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in a press release posted on Facebook on Friday, following a viral video displaying alleged cultists on the police outpost throughout what gave the impression to be a handover ceremony.
The video, which circulated on Facebook, exhibits males wearing black, white, and purple shirts on the facility. Some law enforcement officials have been additionally seen taking images with the suspected cultists throughout the occasion.
A Facebook person 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 stated it had taken cognisance of the experiences and condemned any motion that might undermine the integrity, self-discipline, nd skilled requirements of the Nigeria Police Force.
It warned that police services should not develop into platforms for suspected legal teams searching for public recognition, legitimacy, or affect.
Ms Agabe stated the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olugbenga Adepoju, ordered an investigation to determine the identities and backgrounds of those that financed or facilitated the renovation, the officers who authorised the venture, and whether or not the required procedures have been adopted.
The investigation can even “determine whether any police officer breached professional standards or compromised the integrity of the force,” stated 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 harassed that such help should not compromise police independence, skilled requirements or safety.
“No donation or assistance confers immunity from investigation or prosecution,” the assertion stated.
The assertion added that the police would take applicable disciplinary and authorized motion towards 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 help safety operations throughout the state.
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