The Rivers State Police Command has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the officer overseeing the Abuloma Police Outpost following allegations that suspected cultists renovated the facility.

The command also ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the renovation, identify those who financed the project and determine whether any police personnel violated professional standards.

The development followed the circulation of a video on social media showing suspected cultists visiting the renovated outpost in Abuloma, Port Harcourt, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the project.

In a statement issued on Friday, the police said Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju had directed that both officers be queried and relieved of their duties pending the outcome of the investigation.

The statement was signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Agabe Kaborlo.

Police Investigate Funding and Approval of Renovation

According to the command, investigators will establish the identities and backgrounds of the individuals or groups that financed or facilitated the renovation.

The investigation will also determine which police officers authorised the project, whether the required procedures were followed and whether any personnel compromised the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

The police condemned any action or association capable of undermining the force’s discipline, professionalism and public confidence.

It warned that police facilities must not become platforms through which suspected criminal groups seek public recognition, influence or legitimacy.

Police Clarify Position on Community Donations

The command acknowledged that members of the public are permitted to support improvements to police facilities under Section 26(1)(d) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which provides for gifts and contributions to the Police General Fund.

However, it stressed that such contributions must follow established procedures and must not compromise police independence, security or professional standards.

The police added that accepting donations does not exempt anyone from investigation or prosecution where evidence of wrongdoing exists.

It also promised appropriate disciplinary and legal action against anyone found culpable after the investigation.

Viral Video Sparks Questions

The controversy emerged after videos circulated online showing a group of men at the renovated police outpost alongside some police officers.

The footage reportedly showed the individuals participating in what appeared to be a ceremony marking the completion of the renovation.

Some social media reports identified the group as members of a suspected cult organisation. However, the allegations surrounding their identity, involvement in the project and relationship with the police have yet to be conclusively established.

The police said the ongoing investigation would determine the facts of the incident and whether any laws or professional regulations were breached.

The command urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information to support efforts to tackle cultism and organised crime across Rivers State.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to install surveillance cameras at strategic locations across Lagos State as part of efforts to curb indiscriminate waste disposal and strengthen environmental law enforcement.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed the initiative during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM on Monday, October 12, 2026.

According to him, the planned deployment will complement an existing partnership with the Lagos State Command Centre to monitor environmental violations and identify individuals involved in illegal dumping.

Gbadegesin explained that the cameras would strengthen surveillance, discourage improper waste disposal and support the identification of offenders for appropriate sanctions under the law.

LAWMA to Strengthen Waste Collection

The LAWMA chief stressed that improving waste collection infrastructure alone would not guarantee a cleaner environment, noting that residents must also adopt responsible waste disposal habits.

He said the authority was combining technology, enforcement and public awareness campaigns to address persistent environmental sanitation challenges across the state.

Gbadegesin also disclosed that the arrival of 150 new waste trucks would improve waste collection and evacuation services in Lagos.

He added that LAWMA had introduced house-to-house waste collection interventions to address accumulated refuse following the disengagement of underperforming Private Sector Participants responsible for waste collection in some areas.

Residents Warned Against Illegal Dumping

The authority urged residents to patronise approved waste collection operators, package their refuse properly and report cases of indiscriminate dumping.

Gbadegesin emphasised that government investments in waste management equipment and infrastructure must be supported by public cooperation to achieve lasting improvements in environmental sanitation.

The authority is also pursuing improvements to waste transfer stations, material recovery facilities and recycling infrastructure as part of broader efforts to improve waste handling across Lagos.

LAWMA has further highlighted the potential of converting organic waste into useful energy, including electricity, through proposed waste-to-energy initiatives.

The planned surveillance camera deployment is expected to strengthen the authority’s monitoring and enforcement capacity as Lagos intensifies efforts to maintain cleaner communities and discourage environmental violations.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is accused of posing as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following legal issues identified in the prosecution’s case.

Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the charges on Monday, October 12, 2026, after the Federal Government applied to discontinue the case before the court and pursue fresh charges at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, told the court that a review by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice had revealed jurisdictional problems with the original charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police.

According to the prosecution, the allegations relating to documents allegedly forged by Adeyemi fell within the jurisdiction of the FCT High Court rather than the Federal High Court, where the case was initially instituted.

Oyedepo therefore asked the court to strike out the existing charges, explaining that fresh charges had already been filed before the FCT High Court and that the government intended to proceed with a new arraignment.

Adeyemi’s counsel, Ibrahim Angulu, SAN, did not oppose the application, following which Justice Umar granted the request.

Adeyemi had been arraigned on September 30, 2026, on eight counts bordering on alleged conspiracy and forgery. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The prosecution alleges that he presented himself as the head of a government agency that was neither established nor authorised by the Federal Government. The allegations also involve purported official documents used in connection with the agency’s activities.

Adeyemi has previously maintained that the organisation was legitimate and denied wrongdoing. The allegations have not been established by a court.

Following his earlier arraignment, he was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. The fresh charges are expected to be heard by the FCT High Court.

The striking out of the charges at the Federal High Court does not amount to an acquittal on the allegations, as the Federal Government has indicated its intention to continue the prosecution through the new case.