The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is currently engaged in a meeting with retired police officers protesting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, taking place at the Peacekeeping Hall, follows demonstrations by retirees at the National Assembly earlier on Monday, where they demanded their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

The protesters, many of whom are elderly, braved the rain at the National Assembly, holding placards and chanting anti-government songs to express their grievances over the CPS. Some of the retirees also gathered at the Force Headquarters to press their demands.

Addressing the protesters, IGP Egbetokun acknowledged that the welfare of retired police officers is a priority for the Force. However, he clarified that exiting the CPS is a complex process that cannot be implemented immediately due to statutory and administrative constraints. He urged the protest leaders to avoid spreading misleading narratives, emphasizing that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to supporting its retired personnel. “The Force cannot abandon our own,” Egbetokun stated.

The IGP’s engagement with the retirees is aimed at addressing their concerns and fostering dialogue to resolve the ongoing pension dispute. The meeting is ongoing, with further updates expected as discussions progress.