26.8.2025
A policeman in Rivers State Joshus Nyian has been assaulted and robbed of his possession by a group of youths in Nkpolu community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
A viral video showed a mob of youths physically assaulting Insp. Joshua Nyian after accusing him of taking banned substances within their community. But according to Nyian he was assaulted and robbed because Nkpolu Youth president had previously made advances towards his girlfriend who is pregnant for him.
Rivers State police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Aug. 24 at about 10:20 a.m. She stated that the officer, attached to Woji Division, was returning from duty when the Nkpolu youth president, the Community Chairman, and about 20 other youths accosted him after visiting his girlfriend.
“The youths reportedly beat him up, dragged him to the main road, and seized his police identity card and mobile phone.
“The mob further recorded him on video and forcefully collected N78,000 from him,” she said.
She said that following the report, the officer’s statement was voluntarily recorded, and a medical form was issued for treatment.
She added that efforts were ongoing to identify and bring those responsible for the assault for questioning and investigation.
“The command urges community leaders to caution their youths against taking the law into their own hands, as the command remains committed to ensuring justice and maintaining public order,” she cautioned. With NAN reports
