IG threatens Policemen over planned strike
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, has vowed to
unleash his powers on any officer or group of policemen who embark on strike.
Abba was reacting to reports that some policemen were threatening to
go on strike over unpaid salaries.
The IGP’s warning was contained in a statement issued yesterday in
Abuja and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu.
According to him, the leadership of the force is mindful of its
responsibility towards the welfare of the workforce, part of which is
promotion and recognition of hard work.
He said, as it is expected, every promotion attracts some financial
benefits, which have been deeply considered in the course of
processing and approving the promotions.
The statement added that the force was working assiduously with
relevant government departments and agencies to effect payment of
the promotion arrears, noting that all promoted officers have since
January been enjoying the salaries attendant to their new ranks
“It needs be stated for the umpteenth time that the Nigeria Police
Force is founded on the bedrock of discipline and loyalty.
“The Police Regulation has provided enough windows for
aggrieved officers to ventilate their grievances,” the IG stated.
He said he was miffed that officers had to resort to unapproved
channels to air their perceived grievances.
“The IGP therefore, warns such officers of the dire consequences of
breaching extant rules and regulations,” the statement added.
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