A group of police officers has raised concerns over what they described as the “mass redeployment” of 695 personnel from the Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Lagos, warning that the exercise breaches civil service regulations and could pose security risks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Their position was contained in a report titled “Violation of Public Service Rules, Administrative Sabotage, and Threat to 2027 Election Security,” which referenced an internal directive from the Force Headquarters dated April 18, 2026 (CH:5360/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.42/156).
SaharaReporters had earlier reported growing tension within the Nigeria Police Force following the reassignment of the affected officers from Zone 2, under Assistant Inspector-General Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, to different commands across the country.
The concerned officers alleged that many of those transferred were not provided with adequate welfare support, allowances, or operational equipment. They argued that the directive violates the Nigeria Public Service Rules (PSR) and has triggered what they described as an administrative crisis within the system.
They further claimed that key welfare provisions under PSR guidelines were ignored, including allowances for relocation, accommodation, transport, and other entitlements required during transfers. According to them, officers were ordered to move immediately without the necessary financial support or transitional arrangements.
The report also accused the implementation of undermining operational stability, alleging that the redeployment disproportionately affected specialised units such as legal, communications, armoury, medical, and religious support personnel, thereby weakening the command structure.
Beyond welfare issues, the officers warned that the large-scale movement of personnel could reduce policing capacity in Lagos, potentially creating security vulnerabilities ahead of the 2027 elections. They also raised concerns about the impact on officers’ families, particularly female personnel who were previously stationed close to their households.
An internal police circular confirmed the redeployment and directed all affected officers to report to their new posts immediately, with compliance expected by April 30, 2026.
The officers, however, called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to suspend and review the exercise, insisting that proper procedures and welfare provisions must be fully observed.
They urged a reassessment of the transfers to restore what they described as administrative order and to safeguard security in Lagos and Ogun states ahead of the upcoming elections.