Rivers Police Command, POCACOV Launch Anti-Cultism, Drug Abuse Campaign

The Rivers State Police Command, in collaboration with the Police Campaign Against Cultism and other Vices (POCACOV), has launched a comprehensive anti-cultism and drug abuse campaign to combat the rising trends of illicit drug use and youth involvement in cult activities.

The initiative, held on October 3, 2025, at Community Secondary School, Rumuolumeni, Obio Akpor LGA, Rivers State, underscores the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.

Campaign Theme and Objectives:

The campaign, with the theme “Cultism, Drug Abuse and My Academics,” was specifically designed to:

• To enlighten students on the severe effects/consequences of joining secret cults and engaging in substance abuse.
• To promote a safe and conducive learning environment.
• To discourage youth involvement in cult activities and illicit drug use.
• To foster a culture of peace and harmony in the community.

Keynote Speakers:

The campaign featured distinguished speakers, including:

• ASP Ogbuewe Captain, POCACOV Desk Officer/Deputy PPRO, representing the Rivers State, Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips.
• Amb. Patrick Akatakpo
• Engr. Chris Odorgbo

The Rivers State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to tackling the menace of social vices, including cultism, drug abuse, and other forms of criminality. The command is dedicated to ensuring the safety, security and well-being of all citizens through collaboration with relevant stakeholders to prevent the spread of Cultism and drug abuse, provide support and counseling services to victims of Cultism and drug abuse amongst others.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO,
ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Rivers State Police Command.