Plateau Police Under Scrutiny as Newly Promoted ASPs Allegedly Asked to Pay ₦10,000 Before Decoration!
Plateau Police Under Scrutiny as Newly Promoted ASPs Allegedly Asked to Pay ₦10,000 Before Decoration!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist)| Sele Media Africa
The Plateau State Police Command has come under public scrutiny following allegations that newly promoted officers were instructed to pay ₦10,000 each ahead of their official decoration as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).
According to accounts circulating among affected personnel and shared on social media, the payment was reportedly presented as a prerequisite for participation in the decoration ceremony. The development has sparked debate within Nigeria’s policing community, raising broader concerns about welfare practices and internal administrative procedures within the Nigeria Police Force.
Allegations Stir Concern
Sources familiar with the situation claim that officers who recently earned promotion to the rank of ASP were informed of the payment requirement prior to the formal decoration exercise. While the exact administrative justification for the levy remains unclear, critics argue that such practices if confirmed could undermine morale within the force.
As of press time, the Plateau Command has not issued a detailed public statement clarifying whether the payment was mandatory, voluntary, or tied to logistical arrangements for the ceremony.
Broader Context
Promotion decorations in the Nigeria Police Force are traditionally formal ceremonies marking career advancement. However, welfare advocates and policing analysts note that recurring reports of unofficial levies within security agencies have periodically triggered calls for greater transparency and standardized procedures.
Experts say any perception of pay-to-decorate practices could conflict with ongoing reform efforts aimed at improving professionalism and public confidence in the police.
Awaiting Official Response
Observers are urging the police hierarchy to provide clear guidance to prevent misinformation and protect institutional credibility. Attention is now focused on whether the Force Headquarters will review the matter or issue policy clarification.
Sele Media Africa will continue to track official responses and verify developments as more information becomes available.
Sources: Punch Newspapers, Premium Times, Daily Trust, Channels Television
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