A troubling video has sparked outrage and quick action in Rivers State as police officials have now responded to serious allegations involving suspected cultists.
Videos circulating online allegedly showed cultists renovating a police outpost they reportedly celebrated at the facility after completing the work.
The Rivers police renovation controversy quickly gained attention across social media while many Nigerians openly criticized the police command following the footage.
The Rivers State Police Command addressed the situation through an official statement, Spokesperson ASP Agabe Blessing confirmed the command’s strong disapproval of the incident.
She stressed that such associations could damage public trust in the force, according to her, police facilities must never serve as platforms for criminal validation.
“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,” she said, describing the command’s firm stance.
This Rivers police cultists renovation case has already led to disciplinary action; officers linked to the affected outpost have been relieved of duty.
Agabe confirmed that both the Divisional Police Officer and another senior officer were queried. They now await the outcome of an ongoing internal investigation.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered a full and detailed probe, Officials want clarity on who funded and facilitated the renovation project.
Investigators also plan to examine whether proper procedures were followed throughout they hope to determine if any officers breached professional standards during the process.
The probe will further assess the extent of police involvement in the matter authorities say accountability remains central to restoring public confidence in the force.
