Kogiflame
The Commissioner of Police Kogi State Police Command, CP Edward Egbuka has warned that that all personnel in the state command be reminded that any form of strike or protest by police personnel is tantamount to mutiny, and defaulters will be severely punished.
He gave the warning during a conference with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Department, Sectional Heads.
According to a press statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya and made available to newdmen on Friday, the CP warned Area Commanders, HODs, Dpos to ensure that the lecture is cascaded down to personnel under them.
He also directed that their personnel particularly the Inspectors and rank and file should be assured that the IGP is committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
The Cp highlighted efforts made by IGP Alkali Baba Usman to provide conducive working environment for the personnel which includes
increment in salaries and allowances with effect from Jan 2022, stoppage of tax deductions for inspectors and rank & file effective from Jan 2022 and issuance of uniforms, kits and accoutrements to Inspectors and rank and file.
He also disclosed that the IG has also review of the NPF housing policy to provide affordable housing units for Police officers especially the junior ranks, issuance of body armour to all Inspectors and rank and file, approval of prompt payment of allowances for personnel on Special duty and distribution of operation trucks and buffalo trucks from Police Trust Fund etc.
The Cp directed that all personnel in the state command be reminded that any form of strike or protest by police personnel is tantamount to mutiny, and defaulters will be severely punished.
