RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND.
PRESS RELEASE:
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, psc, mnips leads personnel of the Rivers State Police Command to observe the 2025 National Police Day celebration today 3rd of April 2025. The celebrations, is in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM. The line up event will feature series of activities aimed at fostering better relations between the Police and members of the public.
The key activities line-up for the event include:
1. Free Medical Outreach: On Thursday 3rd April 2025, there will be free Medical/Healthcare services for the less privileged in the various communities. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to check their health status.
2. Stakeholders Engagement/ Prayers at Mopol 19 Mosque: Friday the 4th of April 2025, there will be a critical interactive session between the Police and key stakeholders at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA Port-Harcourt by 10:00 am providing an opportunity for dialogue after which prayers will be observed at the Mopol 19 Mosque, Aba road Port- Harcourt in the afternoon as part of the activities marking the event..
3. Walk/Sanitation: On Saturday, the 5th of April 2025, there will be a clean-up/sanitation exercise emphasizing the importance of clean and safe environment for all, while encouraging residents to manage refuses properly.
4. Sunday Church Service: On Sunday The event will be rounded off with Church services where prayers will be offered aimed at reflecting on the values of sacrifice, service and dedication that defines the Police profession and raising awareness/consciousness on safety measures for members of the public. Stakeholders will be engaged to strengthen trust and mutual cooperation between the Police and local communities.
This year’s theme highlights the vital role played by the police in maintaining peace and security in our society, and underscores the commitment of the Rivers State Police Command to work closely with all stakeholders to build safer environments for all.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer
Rivers State Police Command.
