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 Trial 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,” the senator 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. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 17-12-2015 08:59 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Danitotropsy at 17-12-2015 09:54 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Congratulations to him.. I tinnk d police r use to diz kind of dismissal I hv a frnd who is suffering frm Dix rite nw...he has written to every body in Nigeria to no avail.
All gud thingz in life re free...........
Posted: at 17-12-2015 09:54 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Quote from: Ajodoh Daniel link=topic=280031.msg4644705#msg4644705 date=1450385663
Congratulations to him.. I tinnk d police r use to diz kind of dismissal I hv a frnd who is suffering frm Dix rite nw...he has written to every body in Nigeria to no avail.
Good point. This is why Police Service Commission should be strengthened by the Senate so that ur friend's plights and his likes can be treated. Not for senate to pick one isolated case and ignore the others.
Posted: at 17-12-2015 10:23 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Some pals read posts without understanding. Post said he had sent his petitions to all appropriate quarters yet no result; even to president Ya-ardua. The post also said Senate president, Saraki, promised to address such issues henceforth, and advised people with similar cases to seek senate recourse going forward. @ficull, what do u support? ur first comment was negative of the intervention of the Senate, while ur second comment calls on the same senate to restructure/strengthen (I guess u meant to say straighten) the police service commission. Na waoo for people's inconsistent viewpoints.
Posted: at 17-12-2015 10:50 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Some pals read posts without understanding. Post said he had sent his petitions to all appropriate quarters yet no result; even to president Ya-ardua. The post also said Senate president, Saraki, promised to address such issues henceforth, and advised people with similar cases to seek senate recourse going forward. @ficull, what do u support? ur first comment was negative of the intervention of the Senate, while ur second comment calls on the same senate to restructure/strengthen (I guess u meant to say straighten) the police service commission. Na waoo for people's inconsistent viewpoints.
You really do need to learn how to form your own opinion. Its NOT senate duties to perform Police Service Commission's functions. An Act which has been passed into law. And by the way, I meant to say STRENGTHEN ( to become stronger....to empower) and not your straighten (to make something straight) which has no bearing in this issues. Learn your dictionary, correct urself b4 calling pple out. nof said.
Posted: at 18-12-2015 10:17 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I belive police service whatever cant do anythn to this case, we are full of coruption the senate that work this out knw what they are doing, i belive police dnt knw what they are doing by sacking this man before. Well glory be to God.
Posted: at 23-12-2015 06:48 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
ones in prison have hope soon. Congratulations to him.. I tinnk d police r use to diz kind of dismissal I hv a frnd who is suffering frm Dix rite nw...he has written to every body in Nigeria to no avail.
Posted: at 28-12-2015 02:10 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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