Ebonyi Policemen Allege Diversion Of Special Duty Allowances, 'Ghost' Deployments, Poor Welfare, Seek IGP's Intervention
Ebonyi Policemen Allege Diversion Of Special Duty Allowances, 'Ghost' Deployments, Poor Welfare, Seek IGP's Intervention One of the officers described Ebonyi as one of the most difficult states for police personnel, especially those serving under the Department of Operations and the Police Mobile Force.
Several Ebonyi police officers have accused senior officials of diverting special duty allowances, deploying ghost personnel, and subjecting officers to poor welfare and exploitative working conditions. The police personnel, who spoke anonymously, specifically targeted the Department of Operations and the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in their allegations.
They alleged that officers who refused to extort members of the public faced financial hardship, while those using police rifles on well-dressed or wealthy individuals were able to profit from their duties. The officers demanded an independent investigation by the Inspector-General of Police and a reform of the allowance payment system.
They also questioned the handling of allowances paid by private organizations and the presence of ghost personnel in the police force.
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