By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria - The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, has engaged with the leadership of retired Police Officers at the Command's Headquarters, Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025. The meeting, which was marked by mutual respect and reflection, offered a platform for meaningful engagements between the Command and the retired Officers.
In his remarks, CP Bello M Sani said, "We warmly welcome the retired Officers and acknowledge their invaluable service in the Nigeria Police Force." He further reiterated, "I decided to invite them for this meeting with a view to have fruitful deliberations and to enhance effective collaboration between serving and retired Officers."
The CP commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, saying, "I commend the IGP for his unwavering commitment towards improving the welfare of both serving and retired Officers." He urged the retired Officers to use formal channels to air their grievances, instead of resorting to public platforms, saying, "The IGP is highly concerned about the general complaint on the pension for Police Officers, and has been engaging with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Police Officers are happy in retirement."
Speaking on behalf of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON), Chairman ASP Jibrin Iko (Rtd) said, "We express our profound gratitude for the warm reception accorded to us and the rare opportunity to interact directly with the CP." He described the meeting as historic, noting, "CP Bello M Sani is the second Commissioner of Police in the State to grant us such audience, a privilege we cannot take for granted."
The group presented their formal prayers and requests to the CP, which include: i. Establishment of Police Pension Board to bring all Police retirees under one umbrella; ii. Full payment of gratuity to retirees under the contributory pension scheme (CPS); and iii. Appeal to remove the Police from the contributory pension scheme.
CP Bello M Sani responded, "We note their requests and will take further necessary action."
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