The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted claims that the Falomo Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has been sold.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NPF Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi clarified that the police authority is actually carrying out a comprehensive renovation of some police barracks in the state.
Adejobi’s statement aimed to correct misinformation circulating on social media about the sale of the Falomo Barracks.
He emphasized that the police force values the welfare of its personnel and is committed to providing better living conditions.
“The Nigeria Police Force would like to address the misleading reports on social media regarding the sale of police barracks, particularly the Falomo Barracks in Lagos,” Adejobi said.
“We are renovating and redeveloping our barracks to improve the living conditions of our personnel, not selling them.”
The police spokesperson urged the public to disregard the false reports and assured that the force is working to enhance the welfare of its personnel.
It has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on 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,” he said.
Adejobi said that 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 N2 million only as 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.