Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that, In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves across the nation, a retired Superintendent of Police has exposed what he described as a disgraceful pension payout of just ₦2 million after 35 years of dedicated service to the Nigerian Police Force. The emotional and fiery outburst, captured in a now-viral video, has drawn widespread condemnation and forced the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to order an immediate and thorough investigation into the pension administration system.
The video, which has sparked public outrage and a national conversation on the plight of retired security personnel, features the ex-officer—visibly agitated and heartbroken—detailing his ordeal and calling on the federal government to address what he called a “monumental injustice.”
On Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on behalf of the IGP, confirming that NPF Pensions Limited has been tasked with urgently probing the complaint, identifying any discrepancies, and initiating corrective measures where necessary.
“The IGP views the welfare of both serving and retired officers as a priority and recognises that timely and adequate pension administration is crucial to sustaining morale and institutional integrity,” the statement read.
The IGP assured both the public and retired personnel that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to honouring the service and sacrifice of its members. He emphasized that feedback—especially those exposing systemic failures—is vital in driving reforms that will restore confidence in the Force’s welfare policies.
“The Inspector-General reiterates that the contributions of our retirees to national security are not forgotten. We are working towards building a robust pension structure that reflects the value of their service,” Adejobi added.
The emotional video first surfaced on January 22, 2025, through SaharaReporters. In it, the retired officer, who left the service on October 1, 2023, accused the Nigerian Police Pension Board of offering him a total of ₦3 million—₦1 million as arrears from October to date, and ₦2 million as his full retirement benefit.
He furiously rejected the payout, calling it an insult and a betrayal of his commitment to the nation.
> “What for? I served my country wholeheartedly. I was a Superintendent of Police. Now they say I’m to go home with ₦2 million after 35 years of service? I will not accept that money. Let my service be in vain if this is how Nigeria rewards loyalty,” he said in the video.
The retired officer didn’t mince words as he recounted how he waited months in vain for his benefits, only to be told a mere ₦3 million had been approved.
> “I am not a rich man. I had hoped that after serving this country, I would have something reasonable to take home. But they want to reduce my dignity to two million naira. For what? That money can’t change my life. I will not take it,” he vowed.
He went further to challenge the conscience of those in authority:
> “Even if your own brother is a Superintendent of Police and you hear he’s getting ₦2 million after 35 years, would you accept that? Would you call that fair?”
> “I want the Federal Government to hear this. If they don’t act, I will fight in my own way. Let them be warned: ‘You will learn. You will learn the hard way,’” he concluded, voice shaking with emotion.
This explosive testimony has reignited a broader conversation on the welfare of Nigerian police personnel, who risk their lives daily but often retire into poverty, neglect, and obscurity. Critics have described the paltry sum as not only insulting but emblematic of a broken system that devalues service and sacrifice.
The IGP’s intervention is seen as a test of the institution’s willingness to reform its internal structures and restore faith among both serving officers and the Nigerian public.
For now, all eyes remain on the outcome of the investigation—one that may shape the future of police pensions and redefine how Nigeria treats those who serve it loyally for decades.
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