Rivers Police Suspend Officers Over Cult Renovation Claims

The Rivers State Police Command has suspended two senior officers, the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the divisional officer overseeing the police outpost, pending an investigation into allegations that suspected cultists renovated a police outpost in Abuloma and celebrated its completion. Agabe Kaborlo, the police command’s spokesperson, announced this on Friday following reports and a video circulating on social media.

The command condemned any actions that undermine the integrity and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force. Olugbenga Adepoju, the state commissioner of police, has ordered an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including identifying those who financed the renovation and whether proper procedures were followed.

The command acknowledged community contributions to police facilities under the Nigeria Police Act 2020 but stressed that such contributions must not compromise police independence or professional standards. The investigation will also ensure that donations do not grant immunity from scrutiny.