The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into allegations of salary deductions affecting paramilitary officers in the country.

According to an online report, some officers expressed concerns over deductions from their salaries by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System.

They equally complained about delays in the payment of promotion arrears.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, Ahmed Ja?afaru, assured the affected officers that an investigation had been initiated to uncover the circumstances surrounding the alleged deductions.

He also appealed for patience as the matter is being addressed.

Ja?afaru said, ?The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has been drawn to an online publication of complaints from officers of the paramilitary services under its purview, alleging deductions from their salaries by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, as well as delays in the payment of promotion arrears.

?Consequently, the Minister/Chairman of the Board, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out forthwith by the Board on the matter while calling on officers of the paramilitary services to remain calm.

?The Board wishes to assure our dedicated officers of its commitment to achieving a swift and positive resolution to these matters.? (Sunday PUNCH)