FOR years, the decrepit state of police barracks across Nigeria has been a recurring symbol of the difficult conditions under which many police officers and their families live.
From leaking roofs and cracked walls to overcrowding, poor sanitation and inadequate water supply, the condition of some barracks has raised persistent questions about police welfare and, by extension, the ability of the Nigeria Police Force to maintain the morale of its personnel.
In Lagos, where several old barracks have either been demolished or earmarked for reconstruction, the uncertainty has been particularly difficult for affected officers. It is against this background that Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, recently undertook an inspection tour of police housing projects across the state.
The tour took him to about 21 housing projects at various stages of development. Beyond inspecting construction sites, the exercise offered the police leadership an opportunity to engage contractors and other stakeholders and assess the reasons for delays. At some locations, the IGP expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work, making it clear that the welfare of officers could not be separated from effective policing
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