Police to relocate 347 families from Lagos barracks

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said 347 families have been paid allowances to relocate from the dilapidated Faolomo police barracks in Lagos.

Adejobi, in a statement on Tuesday, also noted that no police barracks had been sold in Lagos.

According to him, the police were carrying out a comprehensive renovation of some police barracks in the state.

He said the clarification became necessary to correct reports on social media that the Falomo Police Barracks, Ikoyi, in Lagos State had been sold.

Pictures of dilapidated police barracks had recently trended on social media with some Nigerians knocking the Force over the poor welfare of officers.

“It has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on the dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos.

“While we appreciate the concerns and interests of concerned groups and individuals on the general welfare of police personnel, we aim to provide clear and accurate information about these unpalatable allegations.

“Due to the critical state of several police barracks (including the Falomo Barracks), the NPF leadership 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,” the FPRO said.

Adejobi said the redevelopment would have complementary facilities and modern infrastructure.

According to him, the redevelopment of the barracks (including Falomo Barracks), will be speedily completed, after which the occupants will be duly offered fresh accommodation in the redeveloped sites.

“In specific terms, the occupants of Falomo Barracks Blocks A and B have each received a sum of N2m only as a temporary relocation allowance.

“This payment has been made to 347 families after a validation process to facilitate their temporary relocation.

“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,” he added.