Police to Renovate 25 Derelict Lagos Barracks

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, announced plans to renovate the poor condition of some police barracks in Lagos state on Wednesday, in compliance with the Lagos State Government’s recommendations on the bad state of some police barracks that failed the structural integrity test.

At a press conference held at the Lagos state command headquarters in Ikeja, the  Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi, informed reporters that the Inspector General’s initiative aims to address the long-standing problems of poor and dilapidated infrastructure occupied by personnel.

The spokesperson noted that IG’s infrastructure development efforts have resulted in constructing more than 198 projects, including more than 120 modern police stations, barracks and other important buildings.

According to Adejobi,

“In full compliance with the Lagos State Government’s recommendations on the poor condition of some police barracks that do not match up to the structural integrity test, the Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary to carry out the demolition, redevelopment and reconstruction of 25 police barracks and facilities in Lagos State.

“We have taken a proactive approach towards the redevelopment and regeneration of these important establishments, and anticipate the positive outcomes associated with this venture. The renovations will provide the much-needed modern amenities and enhance the condition of living and dignity of police officers.”

The affected barracks are Ijeh Police Barracks, Obalende Highway Police Barracks, Ikeja, K9 Police Barracks, Keffi Street, South-West, Ikoyi, Falomo Police Barracks (A and B), Ikoyi, Bar Beach Police Barracks, Victoria Island, MOPOL 20 Barracks, Ikeja, Women Police Barracks, Obalende, MOPOL 2 Police Barracks, Keffi Street, South-West, Ikoyi.

The PPRO added:

“Mounted Troop, Ribadu Road, Ikoyi, Queen Barracks, Apapa, FPRO Annex Office and Barracks, Ijora Olopa, Iponrin Police Barracks, Surulere, Adekunle Police Barracks, Yaba, Federal Highway Patrol Office, Yaba, Alausa Police Barracks, Ikeja, Mounted Troop, Ikeja, Okesuna Police Barracks, Obalende, McCarthy Barracks, Obalende. Force Headquarters Annex, Obalende, Obalende Police Barracks, Obalende, Bourdillon Police Barracks, Ikoyi, New Staff Quarters, Ikeja, Elere Police Barracks, Agege, Onikan Officers Mess, Ikoyi, Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Milberton Street, Ikoyi”,

cc: Punch Ng