The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally requested that President Bola Tinubu order an investigation into the disappearance of over ₦6.79 billion within the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. This request follows findings detailed in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Annual Report.
SERAP has called on the President to direct the Attorney General, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to hold all implicated officials and contractors accountable. The organization emphasizes that missing public funds must be recovered and that missing firearms and ammunition—which pose a severe national security risk—must be tracked down.
The Auditor-General’s report highlights numerous financial irregularities, including payments for non-existent projects, abandoned contracts, and improper procurement processes. For instance, substantial sums allocated for college construction, building rehabilitation, and the acquisition of patrol vehicles were reportedly disbursed without evidence of project completion. Furthermore, the FCT Police Command was found to have mishandled exhibits, including firearms and cash, while failing to maintain accurate security logs.
SERAP has given the government seven days to address these grievances, noting that such financial misconduct undermines public trust and exacerbates national insecurity. Should the administration fail to act, the group intends to pursue legal channels to enforce government compliance with the constitutional mandate to protect the welfare and security of the Nigerian people.
