“We Are Suffering” – Police Officers In Oyo Decry Lack Of Promotion After Four Years

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October 1, 2025

Over 300 Oyo Police Officers Excluded from Nationwide Promotion, Left Stagnant Since 2020

Findings by SaharaReporters have revealed that more than 300 police officers serving under the Oyo State Command were excluded from the recent nationwide promotion exercise, leaving them behind their colleagues across the country.

According to sources, the affected officers last received promotion in November 2020.

“On July 16, there was a general promotion for junior ranks across the federation, but all of us serving under Oyo State Command were exempted,” one officer told SaharaReporters.

Another officer expressed frustration over the silence from the authorities:
“Till now, no one has explained the reason behind the omission. Nobody has addressed us, and we cannot say who is responsible.”

The disparity, they said, has left them demoralised as their colleagues in other states progress ahead.
“Our mates in other commands were promoted to Inspector, while we remain Sergeants. We were recruited the same day and usually promoted on the same day, but for the July 16 exercise, we were left out for reasons unknown,” another officer lamented.

It was gathered that while some sergeants attached to the Mobile Police Force, SPU, and Border Patrol units in Oyo State were promoted to Inspector, others within the command were not.

The development has created growing discontent. “It is affecting us. Imagine saluting your mate who has now become your senior simply because of an omission or error,” an affected officer said.

Concerns over the credibility of the Nigeria Police Force’s promotion system have lingered, with accusations of bias, foul play, and poor accountability.

In a related case, CSP Ibrahim Sini — the officer who famously rejected a N150 million bribe in 2024 — was also left out of this year’s promotion list, despite widespread expectations that he would be specially honoured.

“Given his act of integrity, everyone thought he would be rewarded with a special promotion. We were shocked nothing came forth. How do you encourage honesty this way?” a police insider told SaharaReporters.

Family sources of CSP Sini, who spoke anonymously, said while he remains committed to serving with merit, they were disappointed by the lack of recognition.
“When we heard of the promotions, we assumed his name would naturally be there. He is not complaining, but at least he deserved acknowledgment. That is how the police can build morale,” one family source noted.

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