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Furthermore and putting on the garb of a quintessential representative of the police, Akpabio made a strong case for them. His first argument was that "the ever-evolving landscape of crime and the increasing sophistication of criminal gangs pose significant obstacles" for the force.
Human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has decried the poor salaries and the N1.5 million gratuity being given to police officers and retired police personnel respectively by the Nigerian government. Sowore, the former candidate the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, said it is disheartening that men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force put their lives on the line for 35 years only to get N1.5 million (about $1,000) while corrupt average senators take home at least N15 million monthly.
At least, nine suspects have been arrested by the police over the February 26 murder of six police personnel killed during a special operation at Evil Forest
Police Confirms Arrests of 5 Suspects, as IGP Orders Immediate Payment of Entitlements to Families; Assures Police Leadership's Commitment to Responsibility, Robust Welfare. The Nigeria Police
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday