The Rivers State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has launched a crackdown on individuals allegedly impersonating the organisation, following the arrest of a suspect accused of forging its official documents and misrepresenting himself as a member.

 

 

Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, the State Chairman of the PCRC, Ambassador Dr. Voke Emore, said the arrest was made in collaboration with the Nigeria Police after investigations uncovered the alleged use of forged PCRC documents.

 

 

Emore disclosed that the committee also uncovered cases involving suspected fraudsters allegedly producing fake letters, official stamps and letterheads bearing the PCRC’s identity to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.

 

 

He expressed concern over what he described as the growing misuse of the committee’s identity, particularly by vehicle owners who are not registered members but display PCRC stickers and official symbols on their vehicles to create a false impression of affiliation.

 

 

According to him, such actions amount to impersonation and are punishable under the law.

“I want to use this opportunity to warn that people should desist from such acts or face the full wrath of the law. The task force established by the Rivers State PCRC has commenced operations to identify and arrest perpetrators.

 

 

“I know many people are eager to join the Rivers State PCRC because of the enviable reputation the organisation has attained and its achievements so far. However, I urge them to follow the proper channels of registration so they do not fall victim to fraudsters,” Emore said.

 

 

The PCRC chairman advised individuals interested in becoming members of the organisation to register only through approved channels to avoid falling victim to fraudsters posing as its representatives.

 

 

He also urged members of the public seeking assistance, making enquiries or reporting concerns to use only the committee’s official communication platforms.

 

 

 

The committee stated that members of the public may visit its headquarters at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, for official enquiries.

 

 

Emore reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to promoting community policing through service, partnership and humanity while warning that efforts to curb impersonation and related fraudulent activities would continue.