Rivers State Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju orders the immediate removal of unauthorised police roadblocks and warns against extortion on the state’s highways. Adepoju leads a statewide inspection of police checkpoints as part of implementing directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, targeting extortion, illegal roadblocks, and officer misconduct. During the exercise, including at the Rivers–Imo boundary, he directs officers not to block roads and to position themselves strategically while carrying out stop-and-search operations without obstructing traffic. Adepoju says the number of checkpoints in some areas has already reduced and that any remaining illegal ones are removed on the spot. He reiterates expectations for professional conduct, including officers being properly dressed, displaying visible name tags, and refraining from extorting the public. The commissioner also warns that officers who violate the rules will face disciplinary action, noting that some may already be identified for lacking proper uniforms or name tags. He urges members of the public to report any misconduct or extortion through official channels. The inspection covers parts of the East-West Road corridor in Ikwerre and Emohua local government areas.