Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme protested nationwide, demanding to exit the scheme due to poverty and poor living conditions.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, vowed action, expressing empathy and sympathy for the protesters.
*Key Points:*
Protests occurred in Abuja, Edo, Kwara, with solidarity shown in Oyo. Retirees claim the scheme is “a killer scheme” characterized by fraud and corruption.
The IG meets protesters, assuring efforts to alleviate their suffering and improve welfare.
The agitation to exit the CPS began in 2014, with retirees facing financial hardship and unpaid pensions.
