The Rivers State Police Command has suspended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) responsible for Abuloma Division and the DPO overseeing a nearby police outpost after a video surfaced showing suspected members of the Vikings cult renovating the facility. The action follows a trending social‑media report and a statement by the state police spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, who said the officers were relieved of duty pending investigation.
**What prompted the suspensions?**
The decision was triggered by a video shared on the anti‑cult platform Naija Confra, which appeared to show individuals chanting Vikings slogans in front of the Abuloma Police Outpost and posing for photographs inside the building on Thursday, October 15 – the anniversary date of the Vikings confraternity. The footage raised concerns that the police allowed a suspected cult group to carry out renovations on a public security facility.
**Who ordered the investigation?**
According to the command’s statement, the Commissioner of Police, [Olugbenga Adepoju](https://riversstate.gov.ng/commissioner), directed a comprehensive inquiry to establish the facts surrounding the alleged renovation, identify any financiers or facilitators, and determine whether proper procedures were observed.
**What does the law say about community contributions?**
The command noted that legitimate community support for police infrastructure is permissible under Section 26(1)(d) of the [Nigeria Police Act, 2020](https://www.nigeria-law.org/NigeriaPoliceAct.htm), which allows gifts and contributions to the Police General Fund. However, such assistance must not compromise police independence, professional standards, or security, and the investigation will verify whether required approvals were obtained.
**What are the expected outcomes?**
The police command emphasized that any officer found to have breached professional standards or colluded with criminal elements will face disciplinary and legal action in line with existing laws. It also urged the public to remain calm and continue providing credible information to aid security efforts across Rivers State.
The suspension underscores the command’s commitment to maintaining the integrity, discipline, and professionalism of the [Rivers State Police Command](https://riversstate.gov.ng/police) while combating cultism and organised crime.