Lagos-based rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has called on *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into alleged diversion and misapplication of over N6.79 billion within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs
.In a letter dated August 1, 2026 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP asked the President to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Inspector-General of Police, and relevant anti-corruption agencies to probe the findings contained in the 2022 Annual Report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on September 9, 2025.The group also demanded the prosecution of contractors, companies, and public officials found culpable, as well as the full recovery of all missing funds, firearms, and ammunition.
According to SERAP, the Auditor-General’s report uncovered massive financial irregularities, including payments for unexecuted projects, abandoned contracts, inflated costs, irregular procurement, unretired cash advances, and payments for services not rendered.The report also flagged serious security concerns over missing firearms and ammunition, unauthorised use of police exhibits, and unsafe storage of weapons.“The Auditor-General’s findings suggest a grave betrayal of public trust.
The diversion of funds meant for policing, abandoned security projects, missing firearms and the misuse of police exhibits undermine the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force and may contribute to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity,” SERAP stated.
Key findings cited by the organisation include:- N499.8 million alleged fraud at the Police College- N1.9 billion spent on abandoned projects – 42 missing firearms Diversion of exhibits- Alleged N681 million insurance scandal- N438 million in contracts awarded without due process- N112 million in irregular allowance payments- N10 million in unretired cash advances above the N200,000 threshold- Failure to destroy obsolete firearms and insecure storage of 10 unserviceable firearms in an administrative office.
SERAP said its demand is anchored on Sections 15(5) and 14 of the 1999 Constitution, which mandate the state to abolish corrupt practices and ensure the security and welfare of citizens.
The group warned that it would pursue legal action if the Federal Government fails to act within seven days of receiving the letter.
“We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within seven days. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal action to compel your government to comply,” the statement added.
