Rivers Police DPO Dismissed Over Cult Renovation Claims

The Rivers State Police announced the removal of the DPO following allegations that members of the suspected Vikings cult group were allowed to renovate the Abuloma Police Outpost. This decision was communicated by Police spokesperson ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, who stated that the action was prompted by a trending social media report and a video showing suspected cult members chanting slogans and taking photographs with police officers at the facility on October 15.

The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the identities of individuals or groups that financed the renovation, the officers who authorized it, and whether proper procedures were followed. Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju emphasized that police facilities should not be used by criminal groups for public recognition.

The investigation will also assess if any police personnel breached professional standards or compromised the integrity of the Force.