Police Retirees Protest In Taraba, Demand Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme

Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in Taraba State have called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw them from the scheme, citing hardship and poor treatment.

The retirees staged a peaceful protest in Jalingo, the state capital, carrying banners and placards with inscriptions such as "We demand total exit from the deadly Police Contributory Pension Scheme," "Scrap Police Contributory Pension Scheme," and "We need our full gratuity."

Speaking during the demonstration, the Chairman of the Retired Police Officers under CPS, SP Nicholas Gardner (retd), described the scheme as unjust and exploitative. He said the retirees are being denied their rightful benefits and called for the full payment of their gratuities and pension adjustments in line with public service standards.

The retirees also decried the existence of multiple pension schemes within the Nigeria Police Force, advocating instead for a unified and accountable system. They demanded the creation of a dedicated Police Pension Board to manage and administer their entitlements.

The group further called for the resignation of the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, warning that his continued leadership could further endanger the operations of the Nigeria Police Force.