A retired Nigerian police officer has sparked controversy after threatening to join Boko Haram over unresolved pension issues.
In a viral video circulating on X, the officer expressed frustration over what he described as “slavery pensions” for retired personnel, claiming the government has neglected their welfare despite years of service.
Speaking visibly angry, he said:
“If nothing is done about this, I’ll go to the other side and I’ll join Boko Haram. I’ll be helping them to fix their guns and training them.”
He stressed that he is ready to take any measures to make ends meet for himself, including actions that could put himself and others at risk.
The statement has triggered widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing a mix of concern, anger, and disbelief.
Reactions:
“I can understand the frustration, but this is too dangerous say.”
“Imagine saying this over pension issues. Something is seriously wrong in this country.”
“Lmao, he can’t do shit. He was an enablee of the establishment and he enjoyed the benefits then. Now it’s no longer favoring him, he’s crying out.”
“What did you expect from an hungry man, anger of course. This is what our government subjects us too. That man must have spent his entire life working for the force without nothing to show for it.”
“Police na low class Boko haram. When people been dey protest for you una been dey tear gas them, now you dey come make noise, join boko haram we go wipe you and your whole family!”
“Dem go explain tire 🤣🤣🤣 he should use his teargas and sh00t everyone at that office now, or is that not their legal duties during protests ??? 🤣🤣🤣”
“When exactly is it going to get better. This issue of owing retired people pension has been going on for ages. When exactly are we going to get it right as a country.”
The incident has further intensified conversations around the welfare of retired security personnel and the broader economic challenges facing many Nigerians.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
