The Commissioner of Police,
Attn: Assistant Commissioner of Police,
Force Provost Marshal,
Kam Salem House
Force Headquarters Annexe,
Moloney Street Lagos.
Sir,
HOW POLICE RETIREES COMPUND ACCOMODATION CHALLENGES IN THE POLICE FORCE
The above subject matter refers. I hope this letter meet you in high spirit.
It is my pleasure to inform you of the details of the above-mentioned ugly and avoidable situation. Suffice to recall that the mandatory force service period is 35 years for all categories of personnel in the force. Consequent upon the expiration of service years, personnels have statutory 3 months to spend in the barracks before packing out. This also apply to deceased personnel families who are expected to pack out at most 3 months after their breadwinner entitlements have been paid by the force.

The realities are opposite of the aforementioned expectations .I want to use Iponri Police Barracks as a case study. Block 5 Room 8 occupant retired and was paid full benefits before December 2015 –he still occupies the apartment; occupier of Block 5 Room Room 7 died since 2006 –his family still reside in the place; Block 5 Room 14 occupier has been transferred to Port Harcourt for more than 6 years ago –his family still reside there and not contributing to routine fatigue. Others include Block 3 Room 22,occupant retired for a very long time –still resides in the apartment; Block 3 Room 8 occupier was transferred to FCT Abuja for a very long time –his family still resides there. Other transfer apartment to their friends who at times are not police personnel.

There is urgent need to tackle this problem as it is a situation in many police barracks in Lagos. Kindly cause this to be investigated
Accept the assurances of my utmost regards.
Sincerely Yours,

Inspector Ali Nuhu