Retired Policeman Threatens To Join Boko Haram Over Unpaid Pension
A retired Nigerian police officer has raised serious concerns over his welfare, threatening to join insurgent group Boko Haram if his longstanding pension issues are not urgently addressed.
The development has drawn attention to the growing frustration among former security personnel across the country.
The aggrieved ex-officer, whose statement has since gone viral, expressed deep anger over what he described as continuous neglect by the authorities.
He warned that failure to resolve his pension challenges could push him to take extreme measures.
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“If nothing is done about this, I’ll go to the other side and I’ll join Boko Haram, I’ll be helping them and training them,” he said.
Describes Pension Ordeal As ‘Slavery’
The retired policeman further described his experience with the pension system as “slavery,” lamenting the harsh realities he has been forced to endure after dedicating years of service to the nation.
His outburst underscores the widespread dissatisfaction among retired officers, many of whom have repeatedly complained about delayed pension payments, inadequate benefits, and lack of proper welfare support. Observers say the situation, if left unaddressed, could pose serious security and social risks.
