Police dismiss officers over alleged kidnapping, robbery, extortion in Rivers
The force said the officers were linked to illegal stop-and-search operations that led to kidnappings, extortion and the recovery of N7.3 million.
- On Thursday, Nigeria Police Force announced the dismissal of five inspectors from the Department of Operations in Port Harcourt over alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion and official corruption in Rivers State.
- Petitions filed by Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation exposed the criminal syndicates, with investigations revealing organized conduct between September 2025 and January 2026 across Rivers State involving two separate groups of officers.
- Victims were abducted at gunpoint and coerced into transferring funds; Felix Favour lost NGN 3,605,000+ including USD 4,000 equivalent, Okparaocha David Ugochukwu lost NGN 7,300,000+, while investigators recovered three Toyota Sienna buses and N7.3 million.
- All five dismissed inspectors face prosecution with charges expected within 30 days, while security operatives launched a manhunt for three fleeing suspects including Inspector Awele Ogbogu and Inspector Prosper Aghotor.
- Police leadership under Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu framed the dismissals as part of institutional reform, urging the public to report misconduct through official channels to strengthen discipline and accountability within the force.
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Police Dismiss 5 Inspectors over Alleged Kidnapping, Robbery
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed five inspectors attached to the Department of Operations (DOPS) Patrol Team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion and official corruption. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday. He identified the dismissed officers as Inspector John Okoi, Inspector Eyi…
Police dismiss officers over alleged kidnapping, robbery, extortion in Rivers
Nigeria Police Force has announced the dismissal, arrest and prosecution of officers allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion and other criminal activities in Rivers State. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on the official page of the Nigeria Police Force on May 14, 2026. According to the statement, the affected officers were linked to cases involving conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and unlawful operatio…
Rivers Police Command Arrest 8 Police Officers Over Kidnapping and Robbery — Akelicious
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested and dismissed several police officers accused of kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, and stealing from residents across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said Three serving inspectors attached to Zone 16 Headquarters in Yenagoa were arrested for allegedly abducting and robbing a man identified as Festus Saturday…
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