Bauchi Police Probe Officer’s Salary Access Complaint, Cite BVN Discrepancy

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged inability of Corporal Yusuf Aliyu to access his salary for two years.

Aliyu, identified as F/No. 524180, had reportedly announced his resignation from the Nigeria Police Force on social media while alleging that he had been unable to access his salary during the period.

In a statement issued on September 3, 2026, the Command said Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu had directed a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the matter.

The police said the investigation was ordered to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged restriction placed on the officer’s bank account.

“Furthermore, preliminary findings indicate that the officer’s salary has been paid promptly and consistently by the Police authorities. The observed difficulty is attributable to a discrepancy in his Bank Verification Number (BVN), as the name linked to the BVN differs entirely from the name on his salary account, thereby resulting in the restriction.”

The Command also faulted the officer for taking his grievance to social media instead of using the internal channels available to police personnel to seek redress.

According to the statement, the action violated the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and was viewed as an attempt to discredit the Command and the Force.

“The Command notes with concern that the officer resorted to the use of social media to ventilate his grievance and announce a purported resignation, rather than exploiting the established internal mechanisms for redress. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and amounts to an attempt to discredit the Command and the Force at large.”

The police, however, assured personnel that complaints concerning their welfare would receive attention under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police.

“The Commissioner of Police wishes to reassure all officers and men that their welfare remains a topmost priority of the Command under his leadership and the Force, and no genuine complaint will be left unattended.”

The Command further directed its personnel to comply with the Force’s social media rules and use the appropriate administrative channels whenever they have complaints or grievances.

“In addition, the CP enjoins all personnel to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Force Social Media Policy and to channel all complaints or grievances through the appropriate administrative procedures for prompt attention.”

The Bauchi Police Command said it remained committed to discipline, professionalism and the welfare of its personnel while carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.