Police Special Constables Protest Over Non Payment Of Allowances

By Ayodele Oni

Commercial activities in Osogbo, Osun State capital were disrupted as some Police Special Constables, on Wednesday, took to the streets  to protest the non payment of their allowances.

They are said to be owed 18 months allowance.

The Police Constables, who converged at Oke-Fia roundabout in the morning, moved through major streets  to register their displeasure over the unpaid allowances.

Dressed in police uniforms, the protesters were armed with placards with different inscriptions. Some of the inscriptions read, “pay us now”, “we’re dying”, we’re hungry.

One of the protesters said; “We’re dying. We spent so much at the College. I have children but it’s 18 months now and I have not been paid.

“Four of us have been killed by armed robbers during attacks on banks in Ikire, Iragbiji and others. We want our money.”

Mini drama ensued as the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, tried to calm the protesters, who looked so determined to press home their demands.

The Commissioner promised that the issue being raised by the recruits is being addressed.