Public Voices Opinions online As 35-Year Veteran Police Officer Cries Out Over Meager N2.8M Gratuity (Video)

A retired police officer has voiced his deep disappointment after receiving a gratuity payment of N2.8 million following 35 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force.

In a video circulating online, the visibly upset officer revealed that he served with the Edo State Police Command and officially retired as a Superintendent of Police (SP) on July 1, 2024.

He stated that he was recently summoned to sign off on his gratuity payment, which totaled N2,870,451, along with pension arrears amounting to N706,915. However, he rejected the payment, calling it an insult to his decades of service.

“I retired as a Superintendent of Police from Edo State Police Command on July 1, 2024. For 35 years of service, this is highly unacceptable. I will not sign. I call on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Egbetokun, to investigate why my gratuity is so meagre. I cannot and will not accept this,” he said in the video.

This development comes just days after other retired police officers staged protests, demanding the payment of their outstanding pensions and gratuities.

Watch the video below…