IGP Egbetokun to Engage Retired Police Officers Over Pension Concerns

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has assured retired police officers protesting over inadequate retirement benefits that he will personally address their concerns.

This assurance was relayed through the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, following a protest in Abuja on Monday led by Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), alongside other activists.

The retired officers are demanding better welfare and improved pension arrangements for both current and former personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.

In a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed that the FCT Commissioner had met with the protesters. It further stated that plans are in place for the IGP to meet with them at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The statement also noted that attempts were made by certain individuals with ulterior motives to hijack the protest, though no further details were provided.