Buhari Approves Salary Increment For Nigeria Police Officers

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the salary increment of officers in the Nigeria Police Force.

According to a statement issued by the Inspector-General of Police on Thursday while addressing officers at the Ogun State Command, the increment cuts across officers of all ranks.

IGP Adamu noted that the increment in police salary and his visitation to the officers in Ogun State was acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of the Police officers, especially during the End SARS protest.

He also advised the officers to be prudent in carrying out their duties and not to be saddened by the attacks from hoodlums during the protest.

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He emphasized on the importance of the Police in every society.

He said: “The government has approved an extension of health scheme to retired police personnel. The police salary structure has been reviewed upward, affecting all ranks."

He added further that plans have been concluded for the renovation of police barracks across the nation.

In his words, the State Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, said the IGP’s visit would re-awaken the dampened morale of the police officers in the state.

Ajogun explained that about seven divisional headquarters were vandalized in the state during the recent #EndSARS protests, while the DCO of Atan-Ota division, DSP Ogbeche, lost his life.

He added that the police in Ogun have since returned to their duty posts, saying it is their duty to protect lives and property.