The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement to investigate allegations of corruption against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), including the illegal sale of national assets and contract violations.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ibe Osunwa (Abia) and three others during Thursday’s plenary.
Osunwa cited Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution, which outlines the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force, and expresses concern over allegations of abuse of office and misconduct.
He noted that the NPF’s Procurement Department allegedly awarded a N6bn contract to Crown Natures Nigeria Ltd. by splitting it into 66 smaller contracts, in violation of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
He further alleged the illegal sale of key security assets, including the Garki Police Barracks (Abuja), Falomo Police Barracks (Lagos), and Bompai Barracks (Kano), to private individuals linked to Exima Realty Company Ltd., without approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, or the Federal Executive Council.
The lawmaker also raised concerns about contracts in the 2024 budget worth tens of billions of naira, allegedly awarded without due process, including approvals from the Ministerial Tenders Board or the Bureau of Public Procurement.
Osunwa listed several companies allegedly involved, including Dexterity Development Ltd., KC Construction Ltd., Contract Technologies Ltd., and Strong Tower Infrastructure Development Ltd.
He also pointed to the diversion of ₦2.9bn meant for the Safe School Initiative, awarded to Vigiscope Ltd., which reportedly failed to meet statutory requirements such as securing a NITDA certificate for ICT-related procurements.
He added that more than ₦50bn worth of contracts were allegedly awarded to unqualified companies for the supply of arms, gunboats, and forensic equipment—with no evidence of delivery. Companies cited include PSGL Nigeria Ltd., SOLYD Nigeria Ltd., Toffy Ventures Ltd., Rush Rights Ltd., Value Exchange Ltd., and Radio Tactics Global Services.
The House warned that continued violations could undermine national security and erode public trust in the police.
The committees are to investigate the extent of the breaches and report back within six weeks for further legislative action.
