Fear and uncertainty have reportedly spread across several police barracks in Enugu State following allegations that residential quarters occupied by serving police officers have been sold to private individuals, with occupants now being pressured to vacate the properties.
According to leaked details, officials from the Police Works Department in Abuja, alongside estate surveyors and alleged prospective buyers, reportedly visited the affected barracks on May 20, 2026, to carry out surveys of the properties.
Sources claimed that the Officer-in-Charge of the Works Department at the Enugu State Police Command, CSP Emmanuel Bajit, was directed to compile a detailed list of officers residing in the barracks, including their Force numbers, AP numbers, bank details, phone numbers, and residential information.
Insiders alleged the exercise is linked to plans to pay each affected occupant ₦1 million as relocation compensation before asking them to vacate permanently.
However, many rank-and-file officers are said to have rejected the proposed compensation, arguing that the amount is grossly inadequate considering the current cost of rent and economic hardship across the country.
The affected facilities reportedly include Abakpa Barracks, Ogui Barracks, CPS Barracks, Uwani Barracks, and Awkunanaw Barracks within Enugu State.
The development has reportedly triggered serious concerns among officers, many of whom fear that relocating from secured barracks to civilian neighbourhoods could expose them and their families to danger from criminal elements.
Some officers also warned that forcing personnel to live outside protected institutional housing could weaken morale within the police force and worsen frustrations already linked to welfare challenges.
According to the sources, many personnel see the alleged move as a direct threat to their safety, especially at a time when insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on security operatives remain widespread in parts of the country.
The allegations have also sparked criticism over the welfare of police personnel, with some insiders arguing that the reported sale of barracks contradicts the purpose of official accommodation established for serving officers.
As of the time of the report, the Nigeria Police Force had not officially responded to the allegations. Attempts to get reactions from police authorities were reportedly unsuccessful.