MOPOL Officers Allege Seven-Month Allowance Delay During Plateau Peacekeeping Mission

Some Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers deployed on peacekeeping operations in Plateau State have alleged that they have not received their operational allowances for seven months, despite claims that the state government has continued to release the funds.

The officers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they were deployed from Kano State to various communities in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and other local government areas in December 2025 to help maintain peace amid recurring attacks and communal violence.

According to one of the officers, they were assured upon arrival at the Government House in Jos that each officer would receive a monthly allowance of ₦150,000. He said they were paid for December 2025 but have not received any subsequent payments from January to July 2026.

He alleged that although they had been informed the allowances were being released monthly by the Plateau State Government, the funds had not reached the officers.

“We have reliable information that the allowances are being paid every month, but we have not received anything for seven months. We don’t know where the money is going,” the officer said.

Another officer explained that many of those deployed are serving in remote communities where the cost of living is high, making the allowances essential for feeding themselves while also supporting their families back home.

He said the prolonged delay has placed many officers under financial pressure, with some reportedly struggling to pay house rent and others facing eviction notices from their landlords.

A third officer maintained that Mobile Police personnel posted outside their home states for special assignments are entitled to operational allowances under existing regulations.

He further claimed that while officers deployed in later batches had reportedly received their allowances, those deployed in December 2025 were yet to be paid.

The officers said they had made several attempts to seek clarification through appropriate channels but had not received any satisfactory response.

Describing the situation as unfair, they called on the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant authorities to investigate the alleged non-payment and ensure that all outstanding entitlements are paid.

The officers also highlighted the difficult conditions under which they operate, noting that they often travel long distances to purchase food and other essential supplies at significant personal cost.

Efforts to obtain an official response from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful. The command’s spokesperson, SP Alabo Alfred, did not respond to telephone calls or text messages seeking comment as of the time of filing this report.