Grace Iringe-Koko
20 Nov
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a commercial motorcycle rider, popularly known as okada, by suspected armed robbers on Sunday night in Ahoada town, Ahoada East Local Council.
14 Nov
A 65-year-old man, Monday Reuben, was reportedly attacked and stabbed by his neighbour, identified as Nnana, in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
25 Oct
A disturbing incident occurred on Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, when a man, identified as Ejike, allegedly poured hot water on the face and chest of his neighbour, a 31-year-old stylist named Blessing.
24 Oct
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the disappearance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Yahaya Faruk, who was deployed to Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town.
2 Oct
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports that its operatives have sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) in Port Harcourt to stop them from conducting the local government council elections
7 Aug
The Rivers State Police Command has expressed concern over the escalatingc#EndBadGovernance protest in the state. The command said it observed a disturbing trend despite initial assurances of peaceful demonstrations within designated areas. According to the police, the protest has become increasingly disorganised, with no clear leadership or coordination among participating groups. The police spokesperson, SP…
7 Aug
• Demonstrators storm Wike’s residence, block East-West road • APC decries destruction of secretariat, accuses state govt of sponsoring attack The Rivers State Police Command has expressed concern over the escalating #EndBadGovernmentinNigeria protest in the state.The Command said that despite initial assurances of peaceful demonstrations within designated areas, it has observed a disturbing trend. …
4 Jun
Nine people have been arrested in relation to the recent unrest in Egbeda community, in Emohua Local Council of Rivers State.The Guardian learnt that one person was killed while a house and a car were torched in the clash, which took place on Friday.
26 May
Sequel to the outcry by the family of one Chukwudi Okereke, a 34-year-old motor mechanic and father of three, who died in police custody in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Police has said the deceased was implicated in a case..
20 May
Operatives of Rivers State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old man, Meshark Monday, for alleged car theft. Spokesperson for the Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the development, yesterday
8 May
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have nabbed a 32-year-old man identified as Louise Brutolu, a resident of Igoni Street, Abuloma in Port Harcourt City Council of Rivers State for allegedly luring females through the Internet
27 Apr
The Police Command in Rivers says four people and over 70 vehicles were burnt in Friday’s fuel tanker explosion in the state.