Retired Nigerian police officers protested in Abuja over unpaid pensions and called for their exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme, confronting army personnel near military vehicles.
Videos of the protest show soldiers warning, “I will fire you,” as the unarmed retirees continued forward. The troops eventually retreated, according to accounts of the demonstration.
The retirees are seeking improved gratuities and a dedicated pension board. They say they have endured hardship after decades of service, including bandit attacks. Bills addressing their demands have passed the National Assembly but are awaiting presidential approval.
Observers praised the protesters’ determination, describing it as a sign of growing civic courage amid widespread frustration over delayed pension payments.
[TRENDING VIDEO] Reactions pour in after retired Police Officers confront Soldiers over unpaid pensions in Abuja
— NewsClick Nigeria Media (@NewsClickng) November 15, 2026
Here are some reactions on X:
@Uno_009 A Nigerian saying “fire na?”
Am I dreaming? My God. 🥲🙏— JM (@jayhemz) November 14, 2026
@Uno_009 They plan on deploying the military 🪖 on election day , Nigerians must show that the time of fear is over , that’s the only way This government will be defeated
— Laba Ekun (@luksidee) November 14, 2026
@Uno_009 An unprofessional soldier who wants to shoot at unarmed protesters. So sad
— Xander Obi (@xanders101) November 14, 2026
@Uno_009 They cannot kee all of us
— Nedu_🔥 (@Hhonor_) November 14, 2026
@Uno_009 @Emmanuel_Tips When them pay you why you no say make them give us . Na lieee . Make una fireeee😂😂
— Just…That…GuY X🤠✨ (@Richy001L) November 14, 2026
@Uno_009 @krizkofficial They minters they created have come to hunt them. Oga soldier once you shoot anyone the Revolution we have been praying for will start with you and Tinubu won’t be there to save you.
— FG STUDIOS247📸 (@FGSTUDIOS5) November 14, 2026
@TrendingEx Na the Useless thugs and military men wey go wan sacrifice their life for this govt next election I dey sorry for. They don’t even understand what’s coming.
— shunfu (@Shunfutips) November 14, 2026
@TrendingEx Which one be you “if you like your job fire?” Tell them if they fire they will certainly not make it home.
You are protesting peacefully for a better Nigeria and for them too!— Enteleky (@blastc4) November 14, 2026
@TrendingEx Most of the rank and file believe they are just doing their job not that they believe the country is working. A little push from the people changes everything. I hope we do not get to that level anyway.
— Ogbonnaya (@obumunegbu) November 14, 2026
@TrendingEx Nigerians have been pushed to the wall. There is no were else to go. They have been bribed, cheated, robbed, kidnapped and killed. Now is time to fight back.
— Ofu Okorobia (@ofuokorobia) November 14, 2026
@TrendingEx The same soldiers tomorrow will come online and lament how they’ve not paid them for months…..
What a shame
— Investor_jay ⚖️ (@nichybest_trade) November 14, 2026