A policeman has disclosed that his wife is taking part in
End SARS protests.
In an interview with Dailypost he expressed sadness at the
state of the Nigeria Police.
The citizen, a Sergeant, said he joined the Force in 2006.
He had his first child in 2017 and now has four kids.
The policeman recalled that his salary for a few years was
N8,000 and later N12,000.
“I am not happy about the situation of this country. My wife
is protesting. I cannot be there but when she told me she wanted to go, I
didn’t stop her because the situation affects her.
“After 14 years in service, I am still collecting N64,000
per month. Not just me, others in my set too collect the same salary. It
doesn’t cover anything. I have four kids, I am paying rent, school fees,
feeding my family,” he said.
He revealed how officers pay for things the police should
provide for them if the system was working.
“We buy our uniform, others can confirm this. My beret is
N4,500; the buttons on the shirt is N3,000; the full Khaki is N8,000; you have
to buy your rank logo N600; sewing is N3,000; Boot 18,000,” he added.
The Sergeant further decried how personnel are left to take
care of expenses after postings to commands and formations.
“When they release posting, they don’t give us money. You
are on your own, you bear all the costs. How will such a person not use the few
days he has left to hustle. You must fend for yourself.
“Most times, they tell you to resume within 3 days to 1
week, without accommodation and financial assistance to relocate. The issues
are too many. Do you know we go to buy the paper used for complaints at police
stations? Paper!” He stated.
Asked to comment on welfare support for ailing and deceased
officers, the policeman shook his head in regret.
“If any of us die, we usually make contributions to assist
the family because they may not get anything for years. Imagine! Somebody that
died serving his fatherland. We have seen cases where superiors demand for sex
from the widows.”
The policeman expressed excitment that End SARS protesters
include increment in Police salaries in their demands.
“It is very good and I am happy about it. At this point in
Nigeria, nobody should get below N100,000 as monthly salary, the suffering is
too much, prices of everything have gone up”, he complained.
The excesses of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad
(SARS) has triggered unprecedented demonstrations across the country.
The campaign for police reform has gained global attention
and coverage.
Now Day 9, thousands of youths are participating in rallies
and have vowed to continue until all demands are met.
The five conditions are: Release of all arrested protesters;
Justice for all victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for
their families; Establishment of an independent body to oversee the
investigation and prosecution of accused officers.
The protesters want Psychological evaluation (to be
confirmed by an independent body) of all disbanded SARS officers before
redeployment, and Increment in Police salaries.
They believe officers must be adequately remunerated for
protecting lives and property.
No fewer than 10 Nigerians have been killed since last
Saturday.
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