Former Deputy Superintendent of Police Isiaka Ayole alleges that 24 months of pension contributions were missing from his records, appeals to Tinubu, IGP and PenCom chief for intervention.

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Isiaka Ayole, has expressed disappointment over the N2.1 million gratuity he received after spending nearly 35 years in the Nigeria Police Force, alleging that 24 months of his pension contributions were excluded from the records used to calculate his retirement benefits.

Ayole, who retired on June 13, 2026, after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60, said he was stunned when officials at the police pension office in Eleyele informed him of the amount due to him.

The former officer said he had expected a considerably higher retirement package after dedicating almost three and a half decades to national service.

Speaking in an interview with Ayoola Olasupo, Ayole questioned how his retirement entitlement could amount to just N2.1 million despite his lengthy service in the force.

“I was shocked because I served the country for almost 35 years, and I could not understand why my entitlement was that low. I was told that some months were not remitted to my pension account. I do not know how that happened,” he said.

Ayole joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1991 after graduating from Government Technical College, Ile-Ife, in 1985. Before his enlistment, he had briefly worked under Ogundoyin in Eruwa, Oyo State.

During his police career, he rose through the ranks from constable to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), serving in several formations and commands across the country.

His postings included the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ibadan, Ikeja and Ondo State, as well as Alagbon in Lagos. He also served briefly in Zamfara State.

Despite his years of service and progression through the ranks, the retired officer said his retirement package had left him worried about how he would support himself and his family.

“After dedicating my youth to serving the country and contributing to the Nigeria Police Force, I expected to receive a substantial amount that would support me and my family in retirement,” he lamented.

The former DSP said he had formally written to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), seeking clarification over the alleged omission of 24 months of pension contributions from his records.

However, he said he was yet to receive any response from the relevant authorities.

According to him, his complaint specifically seeks an explanation for why the missing 24 months were not reflected in the remittances used to calculate his retirement benefits.

“I asked them to explain why 24 months were missing from the remittances used to calculate my gratuity. I am appealing to Nigerians to help draw attention to my case and urge the relevant authorities to explain what went wrong,” he said.

Ayole, whose police identification number is 138918, retired from Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos State.

He has appealed to the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), the Inspector-General of Police and President Bola Tinubu to intervene, investigate the alleged discrepancies and ensure that his retirement entitlements are properly reviewed.

The retired officer also urged the Federal Government to pay greater attention to the welfare of police personnel, particularly their financial security after leaving active service.

Appealing directly to Tinubu, he questioned why an officer who had devoted almost 35 years to protecting the country should face uncertainty over his retirement benefits.

“I am using this opportunity to appeal to President Bola Tinubu to look into the welfare of police officers, particularly their retirement benefits. Those within the system understand our plight. How can someone work for almost 35 years and retire with such a small amount?” he asked.

Ayole maintained that police officers who spend their productive years protecting lives and property should not be left struggling after retirement.

He called on the relevant authorities to investigate his complaint, account for the allegedly missing contributions and ensure that he receives every benefit legitimately due to him.