House Demands Urgent Probe into Alleged N50bn Corruption, Asset Stripping in Nigeria Police Force

•Raises concerns over unauthorized sale of barracks, fraudulent contracts, misuse of security funds

Juliet Akoje in Abuja

The House of Representatives has urged an immediate and thorough investigation into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) following serious allegations involving over N50 billion in corruption, fraudulent contract awards, and unauthorized disposal of police assets.

This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved by Hon. Ibe Okwarra Osunwa, Hon. Mark Esset, and Hon. Jafaru Leko, at plenary on Thursday.

Introducing the motion, Hon. Osunwa condemned what he described as widespread decay within the Police Force, warning that persistent financial irregularities, abuse of office, and illegal asset disposal seriously endanger Nigeria’s internal security and erode public confidence.

He referenced multiple investigative reports which revealed that the Police Procurement Department allegedly broke down a N6 billion uniform supply contract into 66 smaller transactions in a bid to circumvent the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

The lawmakers said: “there were reports that key national assets such as the Garki Police Barracks in Abuja, Falomo Barracks in Lagos, and Bompai Barracks in Kano were sold off to private buyers associated with Exima Realty Ltd.

“These transactions reportedly took place without approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the Ministry of Police Affairs, or the Federal Executive Council (FEC).”

Hon. Esset said: “This is more than a financial irregularity. it’s a direct attack on our national security infrastructure. Selling off accommodation meant for law enforcement officers without due process seriously undermines our crime-fighting capability.”

Also, the lawmakers alleged that several suspicious contracts worth tens of billions of naira were issued under the 2024 budget to firms such as Dexterity Development Ltd., KC Construction Ltd., and Strong Tower Infrastructure Development Ltd.

These contracts reportedly lacked the necessary procurement procedures, including Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) no-objection certificates and relevant ministerial endorsements.

They also raised red flags over the alleged diversion of N2.9 billion intended for the Safe School Initiative to a company named Vigiscope Ltd., which allegedly lacks the required statutory clearances, including the compulsory NITDA certification for ICT-related contracts.

Furthermore, the lawmaker highlighted that more than N50 billion was allegedly disbursed to questionable or unqualified firms – such as PSGL Nigeria Ltd., SOLYD Nigeria Ltd., Toffy Ventures Ltd., Rush Rights Ltd., Value Exchange Ltd., and Radio Tactics Global Services – for equipment and supplies including firearms, boots, gunboats, and forensic tools, most of which were reportedly never delivered.

“These disclosures point to a deeply entrenched culture of lawlessness and intentional subversion of procurement and accountability frameworks within the Police Force,” said Hon. Jafaru Leko.

In response to the allegations, the House has however directed its Committees on Public Accounts and Procurement to launch a detailed investigation into the following the unauthorized sale of police property, breaches of procurement regulations, fund misappropriation, and contract related frauds linked to the 2024 budget.