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Rivers Police Recover 5,132 Weapons …Nab 791 Criminals …Unveil New SARS Uniform

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10 years ago

January 8, 2016

L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, American Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. James Enwistle and the Minister of State, Mr Abubakar Bwari, during the visit of the Ambassador to the minister in Abuja, yesterday

The Rivers State Police command recovered 5,132 weapons, even as it arrested 791 criminals for various offences across the state in 2015.
The State Commissioner of Policy, CP Musa Kimo disclosed this yesterday at a press briefing held to unveil the annual achievements of the command in 2015 in Port Harcourt.
The State Commissioner of Police who was represented by the Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ahmad Mohammed said he was particularly thrilled by the high level maturity, and security consciousness displayed by the people of the state through timely and actionable information given to the police.
CP Kimo while giving the breakdown of the caches of arms recovered by the police during the period under review said 187 armed robbers, 329 kidnappers suspects and 375 cultists were arrested while 98 armed robbers, 145 kidnap suspects were fatally wounded in 2015.
The State Commissioner of Police averred that the police also rescued 337 kidnapped victims, foiled seven bank robberies as well as arrested 13 rape/defilement suspects within the period under review.
According to him, the command recovered 80 AK 47 riffles, 123 pump action guns, 4,251 locally made pistols, 349 short guns, 78 double barrel guns as well as 31 single barrel guns.
The State Police boss also disclosed that within the period under review, the police recovered 56 assault rifle, 92 locally made long guns, 16 English pistols, one rocket propelled grenade and one general purpose machine gun.
Also recovered by the Police include 11,917 assorted ammunition, 10 IED materials, 9945 cartridges, 101 assorted vehicles as well as N137,000,000.00, adding that the exploits recorded by the police in last year was attributed to the support and co-operation from the people of the State in their collective drive with the police to stem the tide of criminal activities in the state.
The CP used the opportunity to solicit similar co-operation, support and understanding to the command in 2016 even as he urged the people of the state to remain calm, hopeful and be confident in the ability of the police to discharge their constitutional mandate of ensuring public peace and security as well as upholding democratic tenets and freedom for the people.
The State Police command also unveiled a new official regalia (uniform) of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as approved by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Musa Kimo said the rebranded uniform was an idea conceived to conform with the nature of the squad’s job as well as to eradicate complaints of mistaken identity by members of the public.
The State Commissioner of Police urged the people of the State to call the following distress lines for police response 08032003514, 08028915460, 0802915462 and 08160723892.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.