Retired Nigerian Police Block Presidential Villa Over Pension Dispute
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- •The protest took place on April 20, 2026, at the gate of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
- •Retired police officers warned President Bola Tinubu to sign the pension bill or risk losing their votes.
- •The pension bill concerns changes to the police pension scheme affecting retired officers' benefits.
- •The retirees physically blocked access to the Presidential Villa during their demonstration.
- •The protest was reported by multiple Nigerian news outlets including Punch and Vanguard.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If President Tinubu signs the police pension bill promptly retired police officers may end their protest, improving government relations with security retirees and stabilizing public order in Abuja.
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