The Rivers State Police Command has reacted to the trending social media report and circulating video alleging that suspected cultists renovated the Abuloma Police Outpost and visited the facility on Thursday, October fifteen, twenty twenty six, to celebrate the completion.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Karborlo, the command strongly condemned any action or association capable of compromising the integrity, discipline and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force or conferring legitimacy, recognition or acceptance on suspected cult groups or other unlawful organisations.
It states that Police facilities are public institutions established for the protection of citizens and the enforcement of law, and must not become platforms through which criminal groups seek public validation or influence.
The statement further indicates that Under the leadership of the Rivers State Commissioner of police, Olugbenga Adepoju, the Command maintains zero tolerance for criminality and any conduct that undermines public confidence in the Police.
It says Consequently, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Abuloma Division and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost have been queried and relieved of their duties pending investigation, as such, the Police has ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the veracity of the allegations, including
the identities and backgrounds of the individuals or groups who financed or facilitated the renovation, the police officers who authorised or approved the project,
whether due procedures were followed, whether any officer breached professional standards or compromised the integrity of the Force, and the extent of any involvement by Police personnel.
The statement further noted that the Command welcomes legitimate community support for improving police facilities, consistent with relevant sections of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which provides for gifts and contributions to the Police General Fund.
It however states that such support must not compromise police independence, professional standards or security.
The Command reiterates that it will not condone unprofessional conduct, compromise or any form of improper association with criminal elements by any police officer, and charges all personnel to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
