Police allowance is not an issue

Allowance was becoming the single biggest motivational factor for policemen and women who have been engaged in providing security during the election and counting period.

Assistant Commissioner Police responsible for the planning of the 2012 National Election security operations Awan Sete said the payment of allowances for police officials involved in providing security for counting in the Gulf and other provinces is not an issue.

Mr Sete said they will be paid and currently an audit is taking place of the current manpower engaged in providing security at the counting venue in Kerema.

He said there are bound to be some administrative delays considering the catering of other 6000 plus policemen and women around the country.

Mr Sete assured all police members providing security at the counting venues that they will be paid once the audit is complete.