Policemen injured or killed during the recent EndSARS protests across the country will be promoted to their next rank.
This was disclosed by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in Benin City, Edo State, while addressing police officers at the state police command.
The IGP who embarked on the working visit to boost the morale of officers at the state police command, said plans are being perfected to ensure the promotion of policemen who were injured or died during the protests.
“I am working with the Police Service Commission, all the policemen who were injured or died during the #EndSARS protests will be promoted to the next level. President Buhari, two weeks ago, also approved the adjustment of our salaries to higher grades for all officers.”
The police boss went on to assure that families of policemen that lost their lives or were injured as a result of the #EndSARS violence would also be compensated.
“The government has not forgotten the police. A lot of reforms are taking place. A lot of things are being put in place to take care of the welfare of officers. The Police Act of 2020 has taken care of most of our welfare needs.
“There will be compensation for policemen who were injured during the #EndSARS protests. Families of policemen who lost their lives will also be compensated. Retired police officers will also enjoy the health insurance scheme.
He further reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the adjustment of salaries to higher grades for all officers.
It would be recalled that the IGP had earlier revealed that 205 police stations and formations were destroyed by youths protesting against police brutality.
He also disclosed that at least 22 police officers were extra-judicially killed by some rampaging protesters.
No thanks to the development, some policemen have failed to resume work following the losses suffered by the force while the Police Service Commission, PSC said it will be insensitive of the commission to dismiss any officer that has gone AWOL.
