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In a revelation that has sparked widespread anger and disbelief, the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of Inspector-General Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reportedly spent a staggering ₦239 million on food items including Geisha, milk, beverages, and other consumables for personnel on operations.Yes, you read that right — while ordinary police officers complain of poor welfare, lack of equipment, and unpaid allowances, millions of naira are being funneled into food procurement records that many Nigerians now question.
Payment Records Expose Massive SpendingAccording to analysis of public government payment records highlighted by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, the police approved payments totaling over ₦239.7 million for consumables such as:Geisha sardinesPowdered milkBeveragesCornflakesCream crackersOther food items labeled as “operational logistics”These purchases were officially classified as supplies meant for officers deployed on special operations across the country.
Nigerians Ask: Is This Where Security Money Is Going?This revelation is raising serious and uncomfortable questions:Why are food items consuming hundreds of millions in a country where police officers lack basic operational tools?Why do officers still complain of buying uniforms, fuel, and even stationery from their own pockets?Why is there no transparency on pricing, quantities, or beneficiaries?Many Nigerians see this as another example of how funds meant for national security are swallowed by questionable procurement practices while insecurity continues to worsen.
Meanwhile, Officers Face Harsh RealityOn the ground, the reality is very different:Officers still live in dilapidated barracksPatrol vehicles are broken downOfficers allegedly buy fuel themselvesMany families of fallen officers receive little or no supportYet somehow, ₦239 million was readily available for food supplies.
Citizens Demand AccountabilityThis development has fueled growing public demand for:Full disclosure of police procurement spendingIndependent audit of operational logistics fundsAccountability from police leadershipProper welfare and equipping of officersBecause Nigerians are asking a simple question:If ₦239 million can be spent on Geisha and milk, why can’t the same urgency be applied to fixing security and improving officers’ welfare?
The Bigger Picture: This is not just about food. It is about priorities. It is about transparency. And it is about whether public institutions are serving the people — or serving themselves.
