IGP orders investigation into viral video of retired officer claiming he was given N2m benefit after 35 years of service

IGP orders investigation into viral video of retired officer claiming he was given N2m benefit after 35 years of service

In reaction to a broadly shared video of a retired superintendent of police claiming he obtained N2 million as a gain after 35 years of service, Inspector-general of Police Kayode Egbetokun has spoke back.

The officer who retired from the pressure on October 1, 2023, claimed in the social media video that he was once currently notified by the Nigeria Police Pension Board that N3 million in retirement blessings were approved.

in step with the retired officer, the sum consists of N2 million for his complete terminal benefit and N1 million in arrears for the time frame starting in October 2023. He strongly disagreed with this and entreated the IGP to investigate it.

Following the release of the video, the IGP issued a announcement thru the pressure Public family members Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, directing the NPF Pensions confined to analyze the claims right now, locate any capability errors, and ensure the proper steps are taken to resolve the issues introduced up.

The IGP underlined that the welfare of lively and retired personnel remains of utmost significance, stating that timely and green pension management is vital to preserving worker morale and the group’s integrity.

Egbetokun recounted that efforts to decorate the pension system had been ongoing, but he stated that encouraging grievance—just like the one featured within the viral video—is necessary to enacting the crucial modifications