The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that about 347 occupants of Falomo Barracks Blocks A and B have each received a sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) only as temporary relocation allowance, in the ongoing redevelopment of the barracks.
Police Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday said, the payment was made to the families after a validation process to facilitate their temporary relocation.
ACP Adejobi said, the clarification was necessary because of some misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold.
The Force PRO explained that due to the critical state of several police barracks (including the Falomo Barracks), the Force conceived a partnership arrangement with sub-national governments and reputable developers to unlock value in the assets by redeveloping the barracks into more befitting and modern barracks – with complementary facilities and modern infrastructure.
According to him, the redevelopment of the barracks (including Falomo Barracks) was planned to be speedily completed after which the occupants will be duly offered fresh accommodation in the redeveloped sites.
“It is important to note that this initiative is not limited to Falomo Barracks alone. Similar redevelopment projects will be implemented across all police barracks nationwide over time. This is a strategic effort to improve the living conditions of our officers and their families, which is a key focus of the current police administration.
“The claims that the Barracks are being vacated and the pieces of land sold are false, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to cause unnecessary discord within the ranks of the NPF.
“The improvement of these facilities is a priority for the Nigeria Police Force; and steps are being taken to address the issues effectively”, he said.
