“We Haven’t Been Paid a Dime!” — 160 Nigerian Police Officers Lament 20-Month Unpaid Allowances After Somalia Peacekeeping Mission
A wave of frustration has gripped 160 Nigerian police officers who returned from a grueling peacekeeping mission in Somalia, claiming they have not received a single kobo of their allowances nearly two years after their deployment.
The officers, who served under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), say they risked their lives daily in one of the world’s most volatile conflict zones, only to return home empty-handed.
“We haven’t been paid a dime. We endured danger, hunger, and separation from our families for 20 months, yet our entitlements are still withheld,” one of the aggrieved officers told reporters, his voice heavy with disappointment.
Despite repeated appeals to the Police Service Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and relevant government agencies, the officers say no concrete action has been taken to resolve the matter.
Security analysts warn the delay could crush morale within the police force, while rights advocates are urging President Tinibu’s administration to step in and honor the officers’ sacrifices.
For these men and women, the mission in Somalia is over — but their fight for justice at home is only just beginning.
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