A group of retired Nigerian police officers has taken to the streets to protest the non-payment of their long-awaited entitlements, decrying what they describe as years of neglect after decades of service to the nation.

In a viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), one of the aggrieved retirees voiced his frustration, saying:

“After my 35 years, my entitlement will be sent to a company. Did I work for the company? We escorted the money they steal to their villages, now to pay us our entitlement is an issue.”

The protesters, many of whom reportedly served in various commands across the country, accused the government of failing to fulfill its obligations despite their sacrifices and loyalty.

Their grievances highlight broader concerns about pension reforms and welfare management within Nigeria’s security institutions, especially among officers who retired before the full implementation of the contributory pension scheme.

The retired officers are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Police Service Commission to intervene urgently and ensure that their benefits are fully paid without further delay.