Police investigate officer’s resignation over salary access issue
A police officer in Bauchi, CPL Yusuf Aliyu, has reportedly resigned after claiming he could not access his salary for two years. The Bauchi State Police Command is now investigating the circumstances around his resignation and the alleged salary denial. According to the police, the issue stems from a discrepancy in the officer’s Bank Verification Number, not from non-payment by the authorities. The command expressed concern over the officer’s decision to announce his resignation on social media rather than using internal channels.
What happened
- CPL Yusuf Aliyu alleged he was unable to access his salary for two years and announced his resignation on social media.
- The police command stated his salary had been paid consistently, but a BVN name mismatch caused his account to be restricted.
- The command criticized the use of social media for airing grievances, calling it a violation of the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.
- The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered a thorough investigation into the matter and reassured personnel about their welfare.
- Officers were reminded to follow proper channels for complaints and to adhere strictly to the Force Social Media Policy.
