Mobile Police officers deployed from Kano State to peacekeeping duties in Plateau State have alleged that senior officers are diverting their monthly allowances paid by the state government, leaving them without funds for nearly seven months. The officers, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated they have not received their N150,000 monthly allowance since January 2026, despite the state government reportedly releasing the funds each month.
Deployment and Promised Allowances
The officers were deployed in December 2025 to villages in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and other local government areas to help contain attacks and killings in the region. Upon arrival, they were taken to Government House in Jos, where they were promised a monthly allowance of N150,000 each. According to Daily Trust, the officers confirmed receiving their December payment but have received nothing since January 2026.
Allegations of Diversion
One officer stated: "The state government promised to pay the allowances. We reliably learnt that the allowances are paid every month, but they don't reach us. This is the seventh month, and nothing has been paid to us. We don't know who is diverting the funds." Another officer emphasized that under Mobile Police regulations, personnel transferred from their home state for special duties are entitled to deployment allowances. He noted that other batches of officers who arrived after their group have since been paid, making their continued exclusion difficult to explain.
Impact on Officers' Welfare
The situation has placed enormous pressure on the men deployed to remote areas. Their regular police salaries are insufficient to cover feeding at duty posts and support their families back home. With Nigeria's ongoing economic hardship, several colleagues have reportedly received quit notices from their landlords after falling behind on rent. The officers added that conditions on the ground are physically demanding, requiring them to travel considerable distances to buy food, which has become increasingly expensive.
Call for Investigation
The affected personnel are calling on the Inspector General of Police and other relevant authorities to investigate the matter and ensure the outstanding allowances are paid without further delay. One officer remarked: "Withholding the money is a violation of our rights. This is our legal entitlement, and it is being released, but hijacked by a few individuals."
Authorities Yet to Respond
The state police spokesperson, SP Alabo Alfred, did not respond to calls or text messages seeking a reaction before the time of publication. The officers hope that the intervention of the IGP will bring transparency to the allowance process and restore their morale.
