Police debunks reports on forceful ejection of officers at Falomo Barracks in Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports on the forceful ejection of personnel from the Falomo Barracks in Lagos State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said the clarification followed reports in some sections of the media concerning the reconstruction of the Falomo Police Barracks in Lagos State.

The spokesman added that the barracks which was previously in disrepair would undergo a complete redesign and reconstruction to provide modern and habitable accommodations for police officers.

He said the project was initiated under the leadership of former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and private sector partners through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Adejobi said: “A nationwide assessment revealed that less than 25 percent of police personnel have access to adequate barracks accommodations, with 90 percent of existing barracks falling into severe disrepair.

“Many of these structures are dangerously unsafe, posing a clear risk to occupants.

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“The urgent reconstruction of these facilities, including Falomo Barracks, is not only necessary but aligned with international best practices to ensure the safety and well-being of officers.”

He said the occupants of the barracks were given adequate notice, provided relocation assistance, and compensated with N2 million each to secure alternative accommodation.

He, therefore, urged the public to dismiss false narratives on the reconstruction and recognise the broader objective of enhancing police welfare.

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