A study of the incidence of the deadly virus within the Nigeria Police Force concluded that male officers deliberately issue tough regulations that make their female counterparts desperate and willing to gratify them with sex.
The report also blamed the high incidence of HIV on female personnel who deliberately offer sex to their male colleagues, and those who indulge in “transactional sex”.
In all, a key catalyst for the spread, the study found, was the indiscriminate sexual behaviour of male officers who retained several partners and often avoided the use of protection, such as condom.
The study, conducted in 2010, but only available to the public now, said on the average the incidence of HIV among female officers was more than double the rate among male officers.
It said populations especially at higher risk of contracting the virus are police officers on peace keeping operations, border patrol police, special anti-robbery squad, mobile police, anti-terrorism unit, highway patrol police and medical units.
On the cause, the report noted, “Strong regimentation within the force to compel female officers agree to sex, as well as others who gratify male colleagues with sex and others who engage in ‘transactional sex’”.
It did not provide further details.
It did not provide further details.
Police spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, told PREMIUM TIMES the Police was doing lot to fight the scourge of HIV, although he denied knowledge of the details of the report.
“I don’t have the report, I don’t know what the recommendations are, but I do know that a lot of efforts are being made towards getting better accommodation for officers and men of the police force,” Mr. Ojukwu said.
He said while HIV is a national issue, the force was making every effort to make sure police officers are HIV free, and that those infected receive adequate treatment.
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