A retired Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force, Sambo Bello, has voiced his frustration over the neglect of retired officers, disclosing that he was paid a meager ₦2.2 million as gratuity and has been receiving just ₦20,000 as a monthly pension since his retirement in 2014.
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, Bello appeared visibly distressed, wearing a sweat-soaked brown outfit and a white cap.
He expressed frustration over the meagre benefits he has received after dedicating 35 years of his life to serving Nigeria.
Bello recounted his long and tireless years in the police force.
However, despite his sacrifices, he said, there has been no meaningful support or recognition from the authorities
He said: “My name is Sambo Bello. I am a retired inspector with the Nigerian police. I retired in 2014. The Nigerian police paid me a gratuity of ₦2.2 million, and since then, I have been receiving a monthly pension of ₦20,000. I have been retired for 11 years now.”
When asked whether any promises were made to him by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), he said no assistance was provided beyond his gratuity.
“I was not given anything except the money paid as gratuity. I have been living on ₦20,000 monthly since I retired as an inspector in the Nigerian police,” he added.
There are thousands of retired officers like Bello who served the country wholeheartedly, but upon retirement, they are left with nothing to show for their years of sacrifice.
Bello’s case highlights broader concerns among retired security personnel regarding inadequate pensions, delayed benefits, and the lack of a robust welfare system for those who have spent decades safeguarding the nation.
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