Rivers Police Command Dismisses Officers Over Cult Renovation

The Rivers State Police Command has removed two senior police officers, including the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Abuloma Police Division, following allegations that suspected cultists renovated a police facility under their jurisdiction. This decision was made after a viral video surfaced showing suspected cultists celebrating the completion of the renovation on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced the removal in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday, which was communicated by the command’s spokesperson, Blessing Agabe. The statement condemned any actions that could compromise the integrity and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

A full investigation has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances of the renovation, the identities of those who financed it, and the roles played by police personnel involved. The command emphasized its zero tolerance for criminality and actions undermining public confidence in the police.