The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the resignation of a police officer who claimed he had been unable to access his salary for two years.
The officer, identified as F/No. 524180, CPL Yusuf Aliyu, reportedly announced his resignation from the Nigeria Police Force on social media, citing difficulties accessing his salary.
However, the command said preliminary findings showed that Aliyu’s salary had been paid “promptly and consistently” by the police authorities.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had ordered a discreet and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer’s complaint.
According to Habib, the issue was linked to a discrepancy in Aliyu’s Bank Verification Number, with the name attached to his BVN reportedly differing from the name on his salary account.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the officer’s salary has been paid promptly and consistently by the Police authorities.
“The observed difficulty is attributable to a discrepancy in his Bank Verification Number (BVN), as the name linked to the BVN differs entirely from the name on his salary account, thereby resulting in the restriction,” he said.
The command, however, criticised the officer for taking his complaint to social media and announcing his purported resignation instead of using the established internal channels for redress.
Habib said the action violated the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and amounted to an attempt to discredit the command and the Force.
“The Command notes with concern that the officer resorted to the use of social media to ventilate his grievance and announce a purported resignation, rather than exploiting the established internal mechanisms for redress.
“This conduct constitutes a clear violation of the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and amounts to an attempt to discredit the Command and the Force at large,” he said.
The PPRO added that the Commissioner of Police had reassured officers and personnel that their welfare remained a priority, stressing that “no genuine complaint will be left unattended”.
The CP also directed personnel to comply with the Force’s Social Media Policy and channel grievances through the appropriate administrative procedures.
The Bauchi State Police Command reiterated its commitment to discipline, professionalism and the welfare of its personnel.
