Rivers CP Calls For Peaceful 2025 Easter Celebrations

Posted on April 19, 2025

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has felicitated with the good people of Rivers State as they join Christians worldwide to celebrate this year’s Easter celebrations, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that CP Adepoju enjoined all Christian faithfuls to use this period to pray for the peace and progress in Rivers State and Nigeria at large.

The CP reassured residents of the State of provision of adequate security measures before, during, and after the celebration to ensure safety and hitch free season.

The Commissioner of Police has equally directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, (DPOs) and Tactical Team Commanders to deploy both operational and intelligence assets to strengthen patrols and effectively police their Areas of Responsibilities including worship centers, recreational centers, highways, waterways amongst others.

Meanwhile, residents of the State have been called upon to remain supportive, calm, law-abiding, vigilant and promptly report any acts of crime and criminality to the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s emergency hotlines on:

Police Control Room: 08032003514

Complaint Response Unit:

07072323049,

07057605256,

09035774814

The Command once again, wished all Christian faithful a peaceful and joyous Easter Celebrations.