On social media, female police woman Fauzziyah Isiak shouted out, accusing the Force of holding her after she submitted her resignation. Isiak, a Corporal with the Lagos Police Command, detailed her experience on Thursday in a series of tweets.
After working for six years, she submitted a letter of resignation, but she said that it was rejected.
The officer claimed that when she was called in for an interview, she assumed that the police had finally decided to release her, but instead she remained held.
I never anticipated this, the police woman wrote. I never anticipated being held without being questioned. I merely made an effort to resign. My letters of resignation from the Police have not been accepted since last year.In order to meet the Deputy Commissioner for an interview, my employer had called and told me to come in yesterday, May 24. My resignation was finally being approved, I thought, but all I heard was that I should be held until my dismissal hearing and trial. I was too shocked to speak as the police escorted me away.
Later, I learned that my lack of action made things worse when I should have pleaded and sobbed. After it all hit me, I sobbed uncontrollably. I haven’t removed my clothing or shoes since yesterday. Even changing my sanitary pad is impossible. My head is going to explode from weariness and my migraine is aching fiercely.
“My mother called and said she had been told to come and beg me to keep working. After six years of employment, I believe it is fair to let someone go and provide assistance if they decide to leave.This is the first time I’ve been in a scenario like this, and I’ve always been really laid-back. I have always been employed by the Nigeria Police’s administrative division, which is actually its religion division. I always step away whenever I feel like I am not giving a job or career my complete focus because I believe in pursuing everything with passion.
The irate officer described her state, claiming that her mother had been traumatized.
I’m not sure how long I’ll be here, but I need to sleep.” I might not have lasted to this point if the ladies at the provost office hadn’t given me some Paracetamol yesterday afternoon. Although I have no idea how long I will be here, I would appreciate a blanket with a sanitary pad.
I’m about to lose my life to the Cold. The mosquitoes hum in my ears while I sit here all night. I kept talking to them and asking them why they are holding me down and making fun of me when they could have stamped my letter and told me what to do. It’s difficult for me to understand what my mother will be going through after learning that her daughter is being held and that she needs to travel to Ikeja to make a case for her release. My mother is responsible for taking care of me alone; she has never had to do this before.
“If my dad were still alive, I wonder what he would have thought. He was such a serene man. His response was always on point. I really need to return home. I have no idea who will read this. I’m about to lose my phone. This is a request for aid. To my house, please. Please locate me, Fauzziyah Ebunoluwa Isiak.
But in response, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the Lagos State Police, said that unlike the private sector, where resignations are handled rapidly, working for the Nigerian Police is not like that.
He made this statement in response to a barrage of criticism on social media.
Additionally, Hundeyin claimed that the officer had unanswered questions regarding her absence from duty.
STRAIGHTENING OUT THE RECORDS: Submitting your resignation is one thing. It is a another matter when your application is approved and you are given your discharge certificate.
You are still a serving member of the Force until you receive your discharge certificate, and you are subject to all current military regulations.
Your status as a deserter is automatically determined if you miss work for twenty-one days without authorization or leave. All active members are aware of this.
“Corporal Fauzziyah Isiak, who holds the position of Imam of the Command, evaded duty for more than a month in blatant violation of the terms of service she voluntarily agreed to, without receiving leave, authorization, or discharge from service.
The police woman was detained yesterday in order to begin her orderly room trial today for this offense against discipline.
Second, she intentionally misrepresented facts in order to bring the name of the Force into dishonor; this conduct is unacceptable and constitutes a separate disciplinary offense.
“However, at the trial, she would have the chance to defend herself before a verdict is reached.]
