MOPOL Officers Claim Seven Months of Unpaid Allowances, Police Shift Responsibility

Some Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers deployed for peacekeeping operations in Plateau State have raised concerns over the non-payment of their monthly allowances, alleging they have gone seven months without receiving funds they were promised.

The officers claimed that although the Plateau State Government has continued releasing the allowance payments, they suspect the money is being diverted before reaching them.

According to reports, security personnel from different agencies were deployed to Plateau, Benue, and other states to strengthen efforts against rising insecurity.

One officer, who requested anonymity for fear of possible disciplinary action, said he and other personnel were deployed from Kano State in December 2025 to communities in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and other parts of Plateau State.

He explained that upon arrival, officials assured them they would receive a monthly allowance of ₦150,000 from the Plateau State Government. While the first payment for December was made, he alleged that no further payments have been received from January through July.

The officer claimed they later learned that the state government had continued releasing the funds but said they do not know where the money has gone.

Another officer described the financial strain of serving in remote communities where living expenses are significantly higher. He said their regular salaries are no longer enough to cover daily needs while also supporting their families back home.

According to him, some officers have reportedly received eviction notices because they can no longer afford their rent.

A third officer argued that MOPOL personnel assigned to special duties outside their home states are entitled to operational allowances under existing regulations. He further alleged that officers deployed after their batch had already received their allowances, while their own group remains unpaid despite repeated complaints.

The officers appealed to the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant authorities to investigate the matter and ensure the outstanding allowances are paid.

Efforts to obtain a response from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, SP Alabo Alfred, did not respond to calls or text messages.

Responding to the allegations, the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Anietie Iniedu, said the Nigeria Police Force is not responsible for handling the allowances of officers involved in the Plateau peacekeeping mission.

According to Iniedu, the officers are serving under Operation Safe Haven, a joint security task force coordinated by the military, with participation from multiple security agencies.

He also advised any dissatisfied police personnel to make use of the Force’s internal complaint channels instead of taking grievances to the public, warning that public complaints could negatively affect the morale of security personnel.