I Was Dissatisfied With The N2.1m Gratuity After Almost 35 Years Of Service–Ayole

Isiaka Ayole, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has voiced his disappointment over the N2.1 million gratuity paid to him after dedicating almost 35 years to the Nigeria Police Force.

According to a report published by Punch Newspaper on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Ayole is seeking clarification over how his retirement benefits were calculated and why some of his pension contributions appear to be missing from his records.

The former police officer expressed dissatisfaction with the amount he received, arguing that his gratuity did not reflect the nearly three and a half decades he spent serving the country.

He explained that his concerns go beyond the relatively small retirement payment, as he also discovered irregularities in the records of his pension contributions.

According to Ayole, a review of his retirement documents revealed that contributions covering 24 months were unaccounted for.

He said he was informed that the payments for those months had not been remitted, raising concerns about the handling of the deductions made during his years in active service.

The development has left the retired officer seeking answers about the money that should have been transferred into his pension account and why the affected contributions were not properly documented.

Ayole maintained that the relevant authorities should investigate the discrepancies and provide a clear explanation of what happened to the missing funds.

He also wants a review of the N2.1 million gratuity he received, insisting that he deserves to understand how the amount was arrived at after serving in the police force for almost 35 years.

Speaking about his reaction to the payment and the missing contributions, the retired DSP said:

“I was dissatisfied with the N2.1m gratuity after almost 35 years of service. I want to understand what happened to my money. They told me that some months were not remitted, and I want to know why.”

Ayole’s complaint has drawn attention to concerns surrounding retirement benefits, pension remittances and the need for transparency in the management of contributions belonging to retired public servants.

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