By John Joseph
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In a landmark judgment, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Service Commission to pay Police Constabularies their
outstanding salaries, totaling four years’ worth of payments. The court’s order, delivered by Justice Rakiya Haastrup, stipulates that each Constabulary is entitled to receive N54,566 per month from January 2021 to May 2024.
The suit, instituted by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Senastine Hon, on behalf of the Constabularies, sought redress for the non-payment of salaries to the affected personnel. The court’s judgment has brought relief to the Constabularies, who have been denied their rightful salaries for an extended period.
In addition to the salary payments, the court also ordered the IGP and the Police Service Commission to issue letters of employment and certificates of engagement to the Constabularies. This directive is significant, as it formally recognizes the Constabularies’ employment status and provides them with the necessary documentation to support their claims.
The Police Service Commission had earlier approved the payment of six months’ salary arrears to police recruits ¹. However, the latest court judgment goes further, covering a four-year period and providing a more comprehensive resolution to the salary arrears issue.
The development is expected to have a positive impact on the morale of Police Constabularies, who have been serving the nation despite the non-payment of their salaries. The court’s judgment is a testament to the commitment of the Nigerian judiciary to upholding the rights of citizens and ensuring that justice is served.
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