The Inspector- General of Police,
Mohammed Abubakar, has
threatened to withdraw police
accounts domiciled in some
commercial banks for deliberately
delaying payment of monthly
salaries to police personnel.
The affected banks are First Bank,
Skye Bank, UBA and Zenith Bank.
Abubakar was said to have
summoned officials of the banks to
the Force Headquarters to register
his displeasure.
In a statement on Wednesday by
Force spokesman, Frank Mba, the
IGP described the failure by the
banks to release the salaries as a
conspiracy against the Force.
Abubakar said the situation has
continued to expose police officers
and men to undue pressure and
extreme difficulties.
“The IGP warned the banks and
their personnel of the dire
consequences, including, but not
limited to a reconsideration of the
existing relationship between the
Force and the banks if the situation
persists,” the statement said.
The police boss was particularly
irked that the Federal Government
has been releasing police salaries
early enough, only for the banks to
deliberately delay payment.
The statement added that with the
e-payment system currently in
place, all police officers receive
their salaries directly through the
banks.
Nation Online

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