Police officers who got promoted over a year ago are
threatening to go on strike in March over unpaid arears since the promotion.
The Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba has warned against the planned
strike in a statement on Thursday.
“At the outset, it is pertinent to state that,
the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force is mindful of its responsibility
towards the welfare of the workforce; part of which is promotion and
recognition of hard work.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Police
Force is working assiduously with relevant government departments and agencies
to effect the payment of the promotion arrears. Meanwhile, all promoted
officers have since January 2015 been enjoying the salaries attendant on their
new ranks.”
Also on how the officers went about their anger
and on the proclamation of their intentions to embark on the strike, the
statement expressed the way the Police leadership feels about it.
“The IG is miffed that officers have to recourse
to unapproved channels to air their perceived grievances. The IG therefore
warns such officers of the dire consequences of breaching extant rules and
regulations”
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