The House of Representatives has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over alleged ₦50 billion corruption, illegal asset sales, and contract fraud.
The resolution followed the adoption of a Motion Of Urgent Public Importance co-sponsored by Mr. Ibe Osunwa, Mr. Mark Esset, and Mr. Jafaru Leko, at plenary.
While leading debate on the motion, Mr. Osunwa pointed out the systemic rot within the Police Force.
He warned that unchecked abuse of office, financial misconduct, and asset stripping pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s national security and public trust.
He also said that the reported illegal sale of strategic national assets—Garki Police Barracks (Abuja), Falomo Barracks (Lagos), and Bompai Barracks (Kano)—to private individuals linked to Exima Realty Ltd., without required approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the Ministry of Police Affairs, or the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
“This is not just a breach of financial procedures, it is a direct sabotage of our national security architecture. If barracks meant to house our security personnel are sold off without due process, where then lies our preparedness to fight crime?” Mr.. Esset said
The lawmakers also accused the NPF of awarding tens of billions of naira in fraudulent contracts under the 2024 budget to companies such as Dexterity Development Ltd., KC Construction Ltd., and Strong Tower Infrastructure Development Ltd., without proper procurement vetting, BPP no-objection certificates, or ministerial approval.
Of equal concern is the alleged diversion of ₦2.9 billion earmarked for the Safe School Initiative to Vigiscope Ltd., a company reportedly lacking statutory certifications, including a mandatory NITDA certificate for ICT-related contracts.
The House further noted that over ₦50 billion was allegedly paid to unverified and unqualified companies—including PSGL Nigeria Ltd., SOLYD Nigeria Ltd., Toffy Ventures Ltd., Rush Rights Ltd., Value Exchange Ltd., and Radio Tactics Global Services—for the supply of arms, boots, gunboats, and forensic intelligence equipment that were never delivered.
While reacting to the motion, Mr. Jafaru Leko said that the revelations suggest a deeply rooted culture of impunity and deliberate sabotage of procurement and oversight mechanisms within the Police Force.
The House thereafter mandated its Committees on Public Accounts and Procurement to conduct an in-depth investigation into the alleged illegal sales of police assets, violations of procurement Contract fraud under the 2024 budget
The committees are expected to report back to the House within six weeks for further legislative action.
Olusola Akintonde