The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into allegations of unauthorised salary deductions affecting officers of the paramilitary services.

The complaints, which were raised online, allege that the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) has been deducting funds from officers’ salaries without proper justification.

Additionally, there have been concerns about delays in the payment of promotion arrears.

In response to these allegations, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has initiated an investigation to ascertain the veracity of the claims.

The Board’s Secretary, Ahmed Ja’afaru, assured affected officers that the matter would be addressed promptly.

Ja’afaru said, “The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has been drawn to an online publication of complaints from officers of the paramilitary services under its purview, alleging deductions from their salaries by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, as well as delays in the payment of promotion arrears.

“Consequently, the Minister/Chairman of the Board, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out forthwith by the Board on the matter while calling on officers of the paramilitary services to remain calm.

“The Board wishes to assure our dedicated officers of its commitment to achieving a swift and positive resolution to these matters.”