I'm a Police Officer serving in Lagos and a victim of what follows. 23 days to the start of national elections and 58 police officers with their families are about to be thrown out on the streets!
An order to this effect - that the police officers vacate their temporary place of abode latest Monday 9th of March 2015-, was given by the Commandant of Police College Ikeja, CP Tunde Sobulo at a meeting he had with the officers on Thursday, 5th of March.It will be recalled that National dailies like The Punch newspaper, Daily Independent and Leadership Newspaper ran stories on the 5th of March about the miserable plight of these officers who dwell in highly unsanitary and crowded hostels despite the completion of renovation work begun on their houses in September 2014.
That this eviction only affects residents of Band Block 1 & 2 -quarters meant for junior officers-, whereas the entire College was renovated is telling.
This injustice is made worse by the fact that despite not residing in their houses for the last six months, these officers have had rent ranging from 6,000-22,000 Naira deducted monthly from their salaries.
It is disheartening that a cry for justice and improved living conditions is being met by such retrogressive action. That people in service of their nation will be treated as such does not bode well for the morale of our service men.
How can the police protect our lives and properties when their properties are on the streets and their families have no place to stay? Well meaning Nigerians, please help.
P.s. the pictures show the renovated building and properties littering the environment in various state of decay. These properties were covered with tapolin and have been in the open air since September and most are now damaged.
This is unfair. Lindaobserve
ReplyDeletePheww!!! This country sef!
DeleteI feel no pain for police.i really dont see them as humans i even prefer some animals to them.they have humiliated their fellow humans over the years so they deserve a pay back.im happy its coming from their own kind
DeleteWho cares, the police av an issue now and dey want d public who dey assault on daily basis to come to their aid...carry Ur cross pple...
DeleteAbsolutely unfair and disgrace. I hope dis type of tin wil b sorted out amicably if not dis wil dent our national imagine.
DeleteThis is unfair. Lindaobserve
ReplyDeleteWhat's unfair..when they evacuated those tenants in lagos without a three months notice was it fair....na God please
DeletePhew! This is a serious issue, its not fair at all.
ReplyDeleteI pray justice be done and seen to be done in their case. Its quite disheartening.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
I almost don't feel sorry for dem,God forgive me
DeleteThough pathetic, "The chicken must always come home to Roost". This is Cops vs Cops issue n any outside interference will be met with Accidental Discharge.
ReplyDeleteTrue brought....but not nice at all
DeleteTHis is the face of disorderliness and lack of structure. I believe the concerned parties ought to write to appropriate quarters in the police and even the print media, it certain someone isn't doing his job here.
ReplyDeleteOya Fashola go help them!
ReplyDeleteAuntylindagoddaughter
Y did u call on fashola wen u r suppose 2 call ur bro Jona
DeleteThat looks like okesuna barracks at Island close to Obalende. These barracks are not well taken care off. Federal government pls investigate how money allocated for the upkeep of these barracks are used. Living conditions for these officers are terrible.
ReplyDeleteShalom in Nigeria, Amen.
Wow,that's sad....even though I dnt like the police
ReplyDeleteNPF ........What exactly is d problem??????
ReplyDeleteMoye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....
mmmm,,,2bad ,it is well
ReplyDeleteNa wa ooh. This is not right. Relevant people should come to their aid.
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This country matter tire me though....nothing works!!
ReplyDeleteThey should go sort themselves out cos we can't be their friend in situations like this. They are all the same.
ReplyDeleteYou are pathetic!
DeleteChai!... Awwwwhhhh!! So so sorry,. Relevant authority shud pls do some thing,. There is God o!..#teamchris
ReplyDeleteGod will help them
ReplyDeleteThis explains the drunk police man...He must have been a victim to this meyhem
ReplyDeleteWicked people everywhere, something has to be done to all this injustice acts b4 it becomes worst
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Really...do you intentionally write these grammatical errors....or you need some aid with your grammar?
DeleteReally disheartening.The govt should respond to dis situation wit due haste
ReplyDeleteGovernment do something please
ReplyDeleteHow can a whole police officer live on the street
Is not fair now
Fashola nd his so called polithiefician don't knw dt smth lyk ds is happening abi, hw much is der salary dt dy are deducting 22k 4 a place dy aint living in goooosh Nigeri haaaaaa. Ego beta.
ReplyDeleteAngela ask GEJ and PDP that question. It's NPF federal police and not lastma. Once again GEJ has failed the police. Go figure.
DeleteMumu, is it Fashola that is paying their salaries?
DeletePolice has nothing to do with the state it's the federal government that in charge blame Gej not fashola
DeleteC'mon Angela! Don't let us be blind by hate, religion, tribe or zone. Being truthful to ourselves will go a long way to help dis country grow... Our future is wat we are politicking with dear. Ordinarily yu shud knw dis is a Federal Govt issue. "It is Nigeria Police Force & not Lagos Police Force". So it shud be directed to the IG, AiG, Minister for Military and Defence and lastly our able President ma. Thanks #aBetterNigeria
DeleteMadam, this is a public platform . Pretend to be a bit educated. Fashola is not responsible for the "Nigerian" police. Federal govt is. And Jonathan is the Federal govt. You're welcome.
DeleteErrr...you do know Nigerian Police are under the Jurisdiction of the FG, so not sure what Fashola has to do with this.
Deletea.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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This is injustice nw..... May God help shah..
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Nawaa ooooo
ReplyDeleteI feel Your pain my brother,from your write up,you come across as one of the few good cops we have in this country. Its indeed sad,but I don't feel sorry for your colleagues(the dirty ones) at all. I feel sorry for you and the few good ones though. But the rest can go to hell for all I care,As a mater of fact they should all be flogged and thrown out. #nigeriancopsaredirty
ReplyDeleteFuck you nigeria police, you guys are beast and don't deserve any thing good
ReplyDelete9ja I hail thee
ReplyDelete#GodblessNigeria
Eeeyaa...
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrible way to treat the people who are supposed to serve and protect the citizens of a country.
ReplyDeleteNawaoh
ReplyDeleteChai, diaris God oo. Its not fair at all
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Anoda tin dat is wrong with our nation. Can a frustrated police officer enforce law positively? Can he or she be pleasant? Sad. Shame of a nation
ReplyDeleteEndure biko. Since GEJ is treating u guyz well,pls vote GEJ becos he has a beta package of hell 4 u guys, 4 anoda 4yrs.
ReplyDeleteCorrect good GEJ taking care of the police. He hehehe You all can move into patience kitchen Hehehe. Bad government and that Mercy Johnson was busy advertising for GEJ after staying 6 months in America enjoying while policemen have no where to sleep. May theives way lay you on your train when policemen strike. Nonsense. collect money and clean mouth Nigerians while you ride in your range rover Mschewww
DeleteWhat I failed to understand is the reason they were asked to leave, but to where?
ReplyDeleteOh so sori 4 dem
ReplyDeletethis is unfair & heartless
ReplyDelete#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE
Eyaaaa
ReplyDeleteToo bad. I pray help comes their way!
ReplyDeleteOKORO UPGRADED**
This makes no sense. Our servicemen deserve better!
ReplyDeleteThat's not fair...
ReplyDeleteWhat a pathetic situation. How on earth then can these same police protect lives and properties with so much bitterness in them.
ReplyDeleteYou raise alarm and government will say the opposition party is working against them. Nobody is held responsible for anything. Ana emenu
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@angela akadakpo 9:23pm pls don't sound ignorant here haba! Who told you governor fashola is the one deducting 22k from police salary who gave fashola such power, police force is under the federal govt kai hope you understand now mteww!!!
ReplyDelete@angela akadakpo 9:23pm pls don't sound ignorant here haba! Who told you governor fashola is the one deducting 22k from police salary who gave fashola such power, police force is under the federal govt kai hope you understand now mteww!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is unfair. How do they expect an officer in this situation to discharge his duties properly. Something needs to be done about this.
ReplyDeletesorry to say, i just dont like hearing about them,they are not my friend so i have to stroll away
ReplyDeletePolice is not my friend
ReplyDeleteThat's white collar robbery in style and more reasons for them to collect kobo kobo.
ReplyDeleteSo so unfiar, nija nd dem dey jump up nd down dey campaign wonder who will vote.
ReplyDeleteI'm lost, they evicted them for what exactly.. to renovate? if that's the case temporary accommodation should be provided and after renovation they should be moved back in abi
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad devlopent
ReplyDeleteThis has nothing to do with Fashola. The Federal government is in charge of the police force not Fashola. people should learn to criticize properly.
ReplyDeleteNow the bully is bn intimidated! Haha! Feel a bit of wot d masses go thru in ur hands. Smh
ReplyDelete@Linda... since u been voyed one of the most powerful media peepz in Africa, YOU have to take this issue up... bcos if the Police are not happy then we the civilians are in serious insecure trouble.
ReplyDeletesmh - soon PDP supporters will say this is organized by APC. WHEN PDP ACTUALLY SQUANDERED POLICE PENSION WHAT ELSE DO YOU EXPECT???
ReplyDeleteLol - BUHARI has made a man out of GEJ; because of Buhari, GEJ is attempting to do in 6 weeks what he couldn't do in 6 months. Imagine if GEJ had worked like this for the past 6 years, Nigeria would have been one of the best countries to live in. So after election he will go back to allowing BH kill our people, and all???
Sai Buhari
Pitiable and sad
ReplyDeletepolice barrack that i know and have seen in all the state are like dirty market place,even the occupant don't border keeping it clean ............. it everywhere find out. apart frm that we have not heard from the authority yet to kn the truth. linda if you like eat the comment i don't kn why you don't post my comment.
ReplyDeleteThe police men called in the press to publicize the insanitary condition of their living quarters. Consequently the authorities decided to renovate the quarters which the police men need to vacate for that purpose. So why are the police men complaining again? By their tendentious act of going to the press, they risk losing their jobs. Security operatives all over the world do not take their issues to the public domain. Nigerians must endeavor to abide by the ethics, rules and regulations of their chosen professions. Trade union mentality must not be allowed in the Nigerian Police Force
ReplyDeleteSo police is looking for justice?? Wonders shall never cease!!
ReplyDeleteDo you understand the nature of justice or mercy?
This is a mere taste of the medicines you dish out on a daily basis... Enjoy it while it lasts!!!
They should go and bribe the ogas. Useless group of people. They want our sympathy. Will they give you one?
ReplyDeletei feel bad when nigerians insult the police. do you think anybody is happy to work as a nigerian police. the answer is NO. If the welfare of the police is not being looked into am sorry to say this but more harm will be done in the society, as much as we think de are not working the bad guys dont think so. be a good nigerian and think as if the police man is your family as well. pls the Government should look into this problem. " a Hungry man is an angry man"
ReplyDeleteEyah, this sad and unfair. They cant be evicting people like that nah.
ReplyDeleteEyah, this sad and unfair. They cant be evicting people like that nah.
ReplyDeleteEyah, this sad and unfair. They cant be evicting people like that nah.
ReplyDeleteangela akadakpo - your comment shows how little you know about your country. Nigeria Police Force is not under the state, they are under the Federal.
ReplyDeleteiTS A SHAME THIS IS HAPPENING. BUT WHEN INJUSTICES AND CORRUPTION REIGNS SUPREME IN A NATION EVEN THOSE THAT ARE MEANT TO UPHOLD THE LAW GET BITTEN BY IT. IM SORRY THIS IS HAPPENING BUT ITS A CHAIN REACTION THAT WILL KEEP REVOLVING UNLESS MEN LIKE YOU OFFICER DECIDE TO UPHOLD JUSTICE FOR ORDINARY CITIZENS NOT CONNIVING WITH WHO DROPS THE HIGHEST.
ReplyDeleteSo unfair
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