Following a
petition presented by Senator Solomon Adeola (Lagos West) on behalf of one of
his constituents, Sgt. Amos Olaniyan on October 6, 2015, the Senate has ordered
the reinstatement, promotion and payment of all dues to Sgt Olaniyan who was
verbally suspended from the Nigerian Police Force 21 years ago.
This follows
the consideration and adoption of recommendations of the Report of the Senator
Sam Anyanwu led Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition that
investigated the suspension of Sgt. Olaniyan from the Force.
The Senate
adopted the two recommendations of the committee namely:
“That the
officer Sergeant Amos Olaniyan be fully re-integrated into the Police Force
with a letter of reinstatement and apology” and “That all his dues including
promotions and entitlements be fully granted and paid.”
Senator Adeola
while presenting the petition earlier stated that Sgt. Olaniyan was verbally
suspended in 1994 on a baseless allegation of bribery which an Orderly Room
Trail discharged and acquitted him but the Police refused to recall him back
even as he had his Police ID card and Uniform.
Reacting to
the findings and resolution of the Senate, Senator Adeola expressed joy that at
last justice has been done to his constituent who had suffered for 21 years
without any redress adding that he will always fight for the interest of all
his constituents and the people of Nigeria.
“I was greatly
disturbed when I saw his petition as I did not believe this could happen to any
citizen of Nigeria.
This was after
he had written petitions to previous Inspector Generals of Police and the
Police Service Commission and even late President Umaru Yar’adua to no avail.”
he stated.
He said he was
happy for the family of Sgt. Olaniyan who had endure severe hardship and
deprivation on the loss of employment by the breadwinner adding that he will
continue to work for his constituents who may have similar cases.
Speaking on
the issue, senate President Bukola Saraki, stated that citizens of Nigeria that
cannot afford legal fees to seek redress should have recourse to the Senate
adding that the Senate Police Affairs Committee should ensure compliance with
the resolution and other similar resolutions and report back to the Senate in
two weeks.
Signed: Chief Kayode Odunaro
Media Adviser to Senator Adeola
Media Adviser to Senator Adeola
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