Men and officers of the Nigeria Police have started grumbling over the delay in paying their November salary following alleged late processing of the payment by staff members of the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.

Worried by the development, the police authorities have reached out to pacify the rank and file who are complaining about the non-payment of their salary a week into December.

Police sources say that policemen usually receive their salaries on the 25th of every month but the latest development is generating concern within the police circle. This has necessitated the directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba to  zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Command Commissioners of Police to plead with their men.

In a wireless message dated December 3, 2021, addressed to AIGs and CPs in charge of various commands and formations, the IG explained the reason for the delay and assured them that efforts were being made to ensure payment as soon as possible.

The message titled, ‘Salary arrangement,’ read, “Information received from the IPPIS (Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System) unit of the OAGF (Office of Attorney-General of the Federation) indicates a delay in processing of funds from Federal Ministry of Finance for payment of November 2021 salaries which implies that there will be delay in payment of November 2021 salary.

“However, INGENPOL (Inspector-General of Police) appreciates the sacrifices and dedication of personnel of the force. He is therefore making frantic efforts to ensure the delay is minimised.

“AIG zone/COMPOL: INGENPOL directs you make it a subject of lecture to officers and men of yours. Treat as urgent and very important please.”