RIVERS POLICE REACTS TO VIRAL VIDEO ON THE ALLEGED SHOOTING BY A POLICE OFFICER.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 RIVERS POLICE COMMAND REACTS TO VIRAL VIDEO ON THE ALLEGED SHOOTING BY A POLICE OFFICER.

The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a video circulating on social media on a shooting incident in which a police officer allegedly shot at a motorist while on wheels, resulting in the death of the occupant.

Preliminary information indicates that on 27th August 2026, there was an altercation between the occupant, one Anthony Obodo (m) and there was a scuffle between the duo which led to gunshot and subsequently led to the death of the victim, in which two other passersby where injured.  

Following the incident, the alleged officer CPL Alfred Louis was attacked and assaulted by an angry mob, leading to him sustaining multiple injuries in the process. The officers and members of his team, are currently in State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) custody and will face appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with the law subject to the outcome of the investigation. 

The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the action is totally condemnable and does not  reflect professionalism in policing and will not relent to carry out strict disciplinary actions against erring police officers.

The Rivers State Police Command is not a shield for anybody engaging in unethical conduct putting the Nigeria Police Force in disrepute.

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ASP AGABE BLESSING KABORLO, Anipr, Esq.

Police Public Relations Officer

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND

28th August 2026