The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, has vowed to unleash his powers on any officer or group of policemen who embark on strike.
Abba was reacting to reports that some policemen were threatening to go on strike over unpaid salaries.
The IGP’s warning was contained in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu.
According to him, the leadership of the force is mindful of its responsibility towards the welfare of the workforce, part of which is promotion and recognition of hard work.
He said, as it is expected, every promotion attracts some financial benefits, which have been deeply considered in the course of processing and approving the promotions.
The statement added that the force was working assiduously with relevant government departments and agencies to effect payment of the promotion arrears, noting that all promoted officers have since January been enjoying the salaries attendant to their new ranks.
“It needs be stated for the umpteenth time that the Nigeria Police Force is founded on the bedrock of discipline and loyalty.
“The Police Regulation has provided enough windows for aggrieved officers to ventilate their grievances,” the IG stated.
He said he was miffed that officers had to resort to unapproved channels to air their perceived grievances.
“The IGP therefore, warns such officers of the dire consequences of breaching extant rules and regulations,” the statement added.
