Policemen on Counter-Insurgency Duty in Northeast Nigeria Lament Unpaid Allowances

Eko Hot Blog reports that policemen engaged in counter-insurgency efforts in the Northeast are expressing deep frustration over the failure to receive their duty allowances for the past five months. These officers, including both mobile police and military personnel, were deployed to combat threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandits in the region.

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Some of the affected officers have disclosed in a chat with Sahara reports that they have outstanding allowances dating back to their deployment. They have accused police authorities of neglecting them, leaving them disoriented, distressed, and less effective in their duties. One officer mentioned that while soldiers receive their allowances regularly, it’s perplexing that police personnel face delays despite sharing the same budget.

Additionally, these officers are calling for a revision of their allowances to align with the current economic conditions in the country. Another inspector highlighted the severe hunger they endure, stating that they are not provided with adequate food or proper medical care, forcing them to rely on bribes from motorists for basic needs. The officers are questioning whether they have been abandoned in their mission against Boko Haram and emphasize the need for fair compensation to sustain their work in challenging conditions.

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