Rivers DPO, Other Officers in Trouble over Alleged Renovation of Police Outpost by Cultists
The command ordered a full investigation after a viral video showed alleged cultists at the outpost and some officers taking photographs with them.
- On Friday, the Rivers State Police Command relieved the Abuloma Division DPO and the officer overseeing the Abuloma Police Outpost of their duties following a viral video alleging suspected cultists renovated the facility.
- The viral video circulating on Facebook showed men in black, white, and red shirts at the station taking photographs with police officers during what appeared to be a handover ceremony.
- A Facebook user identified the group as 'Aro Bagger,' claiming the station renovation was unveiled as part of the group's activities to mark its 2026 'Humanitarian Day celebration' on October 15.
- Spokesperson ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo stated the development compromised police integrity, emphasizing that under CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, the command maintains zero tolerance for conduct undermining public confidence.
- The command has ordered a full investigation into the renovation circumstances, warning that any personnel found culpable for compromising police independence or professional standards face disciplinary and legal action.
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Rivers DPO, DO suspended over renovation of police post by suspected cultists
A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of a station in Rivers State has been suspended alongside some other serving officers of his post for reportedly allowing cultists to renovate their facility.
Police remove DPO after suspected cultists renovate station
A Facebook user identified the group as “Aro Bagger” and claimed that the police station was unveiled as part of the group’s activities to mark its 2026 “Humanitarian Day celebration” on 15 October.
Rivers DPO, other officers in trouble over alleged renovation of police outpost by cultists
The Rivers State Police Command says the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Abuloma Division and the divisional officer overseeing the Abuloma police outpost have been queried and relieved of their duties over a viral video purporting that suspected cultists renovated the facility. DAILY POST reports that a video clip currently trending on social […] Rivers DPO, other officers in trouble over alleged renovation of police outpost by cul…
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