The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a recent article by Ecos Intelligence titled “Nigeria Police Force Face Funding Scandal: N15,000 Allocation for 3 Months Sparks Corruption Concerns” as fake, misleading, and inaccurate.
The article claimed Divisional Police Officers receive no budgetary allocation, relying on unofficial funds, including bail payments. However, the Police Authority asserts that Divisional Police Officers receive statutory funding from federal allocations and state governments.
The Force considers the article a calculated attempt to discredit the police. An investigation has been ordered by the Inspector General of Police to identify those responsible for the misinformation.
While acknowledging past funding challenges, the current government has demonstrated commitment to increasing funding, enhancing operations, and improving policing capabilities. Notable improvements have been made, with prospects for further enhancement.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to transparency and warns against attempts to disparage the institution or slander its dedicated officers.