Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has vowed to deal with officers indicted in the N5.5 billion unfulfilled police housing scheme.

He gave the assurance while responding to a question by a chief superintendent of Police (CSP) during his interactive session with personnel at his maiden visit to Lagos.

The CSP said officers in 2006 paid N510,000 each, amounting to N5.5 billion for housing slots at the Police Estate, Idimu.

He said 10 years after, the subcribers were yet to either get their accommodation nor money back.

Idris, who expressed displeasure at the development, promised that investigation will be conducted, and those found culpable will be prosecuted.

On stagnated promotion, the IGP advised officers on same rank for 10 years to write officially for elevation to their rightful positions.

On the menace of militants, the IGP said plans were under way to ensure visibility policing on the waterways, from Lagos to Calabar.

He said the Lagos State governor promised to provide gunboats and logistics for the marine police.

The IGP said he mandated all commands and divisions to establish Eminent Persons’ Forum (EPF) to meet once in three months and share ideas on how to improve security in their areas.

Idris also directed divisional police officers to treat petitions to them within 30 days, warning policemen not to meddle in land matters, and protect the vulnerable populace, especially women, children and the elderly.