The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has commenced the 2025 National Police Day celebrations with a series of community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering stronger ties between law enforcement and the public.
The celebration, held in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, features activities such as free medical outreach, stakeholder engagement, environmental sanitation, and religious services.
As part of the event, the command will provide free medical services on Thursday, 3 April, to support underprivileged residents in various communities.
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to check their health status and receive medical advice.
On Friday, 4 April, a stakeholders’ engagement session will take place at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, by 10:00 a.m.
The interactive session will allow community leaders and residents to engage with the police on security-related concerns. Later in the day, prayers will be held at the Mopol 19 Mosque, Aba Road, as part of the commemorative activities.
Saturday, 5 April, will feature a sanitation exercise across different parts of the state, emphasizing the importance of a clean environment and encouraging proper waste disposal.
The celebrations will conclude on Sunday, 6 April, with church services across the state.
These services will highlight the values of sacrifice, service, and dedication in policing while strengthening cooperation between law enforcement and the public.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the theme of this year’s celebration underscores the crucial role of the police in maintaining peace and security.
She reiterated the command’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to build safer communities.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the scheduled activities as the police continue their efforts to improve public trust and ensure security in Rivers State. national police day with community, medical outreach
The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has commenced the 2025 National Police Day celebrations with a series of community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering stronger ties between law enforcement and the public.
The celebration, held in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, features activities such as free medical outreach, stakeholder engagement, environmental sanitation, and religious services.
As part of the event, the command will provide free medical services on Thursday, 3 April, to support underprivileged residents in various communities.
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to check their health status and receive medical advice.
On Friday, 4 April, a stakeholders’ engagement session will take place at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, by 10:00 a.m.
The interactive session will allow community leaders and residents to engage with the police on security-related concerns. Later in the day, prayers will be held at the Mopol 19 Mosque, Aba Road, as part of the commemorative activities.
Saturday, 5 April, will feature a sanitation exercise across different parts of the state, emphasizing the importance of a clean environment and encouraging proper waste disposal.
The celebrations will conclude on Sunday, 6 April, with church services across the state.
These services will highlight the values of sacrifice, service, and dedication in policing while strengthening cooperation between law enforcement and the public.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the theme of this year’s celebration underscores the crucial role of the police in maintaining peace and security.
She reiterated the command’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to build safer communities.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the scheduled activities as the police continue their efforts to improve public trust and ensure security in Rivers State.
