A fresh review of the Nigerian government’s public payment portal has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force spent N8.63 million on just ten cartons of powdered Peak milk for personnel on special security operations.
Each carton, which contains 12 packs, came at an average cost of N863,000. This means a single pack of powdered milk was priced at N71,916, sparking outrage over the steep figures.
The description of the payment read: “Being payment for ten containers of Powdered Peak milk (full cream instant powder 12 per each carton in respect of personnel deployed to carry out special discreet security).”
Pattern Of spending
This revelation follows previous reports of questionable police expenditures. In 2024, millions of naira were paid for Inspector General of Police-branded towels across multiple contracts totalling N59.4 million.
Earlier, in 2023, the force reportedly spent N22.2 million on 85 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits, averaging more than N260,000 per carton.
All of these payments were made under the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with procurement records showing repeated high-cost contracts for basic consumables.
Public reactions
Critics online have described the milk purchase as another example of mismanagement within the force. Many argue that such funds could have been better allocated to welfare, training, or equipment, instead of inflated consumable costs.
Some Nigerians also expressed frustration over the recurring pattern of luxury-priced supplies tied to the police, saying it highlights deeper accountability problems within public spending.
Calls for accountability
Civil society groups and online commentators are now demanding answers from the police and procurement authorities, insisting that transparency is urgently needed.
They argue that without checks, such expenditures undermine trust in a security institution already grappling with funding and welfare challenges