| Rivers State Police Command | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | RSP |
| Motto | Befriend the police, your needy friend |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 17,207 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Rivers, NG |
| Size | 11,077 square kilometres (4,277 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,185,400 (2006 est.) |
| Governing body | Government of Rivers State |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Polices | 17,207 |
| Agency executive | |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 25 |
| Website | |
| www.npf.rv.gov.ng | |
The Rivers State Police Command is the state branch of the Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State. It is responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing crime. The Rivers State police has 9 area commands with 52 divisional police headquarters, 25 police stations and 23 police outposts. It is headed by a Commissioner of Police and has a staff strength of about 17,207.
Rivers State Police operates under the Nigerian Police Act & Regulations CAP. P19. LFN 2004.[2]
Capital: Port Harcourt | |
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