A serving Nigeria Police Force inspector has gone public with claims about poor welfare and enforced silence inside the force. He says he knows the disciplinary risks of speaking out, but he chose to speak anyway. The police have not yet responded to his remarks, and Sojworldnews has not independently verified his claims.
The officer identified himself as Inspector Nkunje Samson in an interview with English Alhaji. He said police recruited him in 2003 and that he still serves in an operations department. “I’m a serving police officer,” he told the host. He added that he wanted Nigerians to hear what happens inside the system.
Samson said he understands the consequences of his decision. He listed possible sanctions, including reprimand, reduction in rank and confinement to barracks for no less than 14 weeks. “Those things do not bother me,” he said. He explained that his mindset changed after a dark period in his life. He revealed that he had contemplated taking his own life, but then found another option. That option, he said, was to speak out.
He then described himself as a voice for fellow officers. “I am representing the consciousness of over 200,000 police officers who are suffering,” he said. Moreover, he said living conditions within the force are “very, very bad.” Sojworldnews could not verify that figure, and the police have not confirmed it.
Samson used his own situation to illustrate the problem. He has served for more than 23 years and holds the rank of inspector. Yet he said he still has to call relatives to help pay his children’s school fees. “I think that is not good enough,” he said. Furthermore, he suggested that many colleagues face the same struggle but stay quiet.
He also criticised the culture of silence. According to him, senior officers do not allow personnel to speak publicly about their concerns. Officers have followed the Police Act and regulations for years, he said, and that obedience has not improved their conditions. “We cannot continue to sit down in silence,” he told the host. Therefore, he decided to reach out and share his story.
Samson insisted that the problem goes beyond his own case. “There are a lot of things that is hidden within the system that many people don’t know,” he said. However, in the portion of the interview available to Sojworldnews, he did not detail those allegations. The recording cuts off while he is still explaining his reasons for coming forward.
The video has since spread on social media. One widely shared post on X, published on October 13, 2026, summarised his remarks in stronger terms. In the portion reviewed by Sojworldnews, however, Samson spoke of having contemplated self-harm in the past before choosing to speak out instead.
His comments add to a long-running public debate about the pay and welfare of rank-and-file officers in Nigeria. Critics often argue that poorly supported officers face heavy pressure on the job and at home. Still, the Nigeria Police Force has not commented on Samson’s specific claims. Consequently, observers now wait to see whether the force will engage with his concerns or discipline him for breaking ranks.
If you or someone you know struggles with thoughts of self-harm, please speak to a trusted person or a qualified mental health professional as soon as possible.
“I Know The Consequences Of Making This Video, And I’m Ready To Face Them. But I Can’t Take It Anymore. The Hardship And Suffering Are Too Much That I’m Now Thinking Of Taking My Own L!fe.” ~ Inspector Samson Of The Nigerian Police Cries Out Over The Hardship He Is Experiencing And The Poor Conditions Within The Nigerian Police Force.
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) October 13, 2026
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