Rivers State Police Command and POCACOV Launched Comprehensive Anti-Cultism and 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.
Campaign Theme and Objectives:
The campaign, with the theme “Cultism, Drug Abuse and My Academics,” was specifically designed to:
Keynote Speakers:
The campaign featured distinguished speakers, including:
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.