A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police has made a remarkable gesture of solidarity by offering part of his modest monthly pension to the naval officer who recently confronted Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
Heartfelt Pension Sharing
DSP Sunny Anyanwu (retired) announced he would be donating N5,000 from his N49,000 monthly pension to Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer whose confrontation with the FCT minister went viral across social media platforms. The retired officer made this declaration through a heartfelt Facebook post that has since captured national attention.
In his social media statement, Anyanwu didn't stop at the financial contribution. He also proclaimed that he has a Military Officer of the Year 2025 award reserved for Lieutenant Yerima, recognizing the junior officer's courage in standing up to powerful authority figures.
Why This Sacrifice Matters
The retired police officer explained his touching motivation behind the generous offer. "This is the type of insult I took for 35 years and gets N49,000 monthly pension," Anyanwu revealed, connecting Yerima's experience with his own decades of service in the Nigerian Police Force.
Anyanwu went further by urging President Bola Tinubu to confer the national honor of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the young naval officer. He expressed confidence in Yerima's future prospects, predicting that the lieutenant would eventually rise to become a general in the Nigerian Navy.
Public Reactions to the Gesture
The retired officer's pledge has generated significant reactions from Nigerians across social media platforms. Many commentators have expressed shock at the modest pension amount, while others have praised both officers for their display of courage and solidarity.
Among the notable reactions compiled by Legit.ng:
- Mohammed Ibrahim Abdullahi questioned: "49k? It is not fair."
- Ali Forfor offered prayers: "May Almighty Allah grant him the courage throughout his career."
- Chukwueku Egede commended the restraint shown: "Infant the officer try, as he did not pull trigger."
- Steve Adums praised: "The young soldier condemned malpractice and over exercise of authority. God bless his discipline of courage."
Kingsley Samson expressed concern for Yerima's safety, noting: "Please sir tell the military to back this guy, not the social media noise. Am seeing here and there this is Nigeria, I don't want what happened to Fubara to happen to this guy."
At the time of reporting, Legit.ng had reached out to the retired officer for confirmation of his pledge but had not received a response. The gesture nonetheless stands as a powerful symbol of solidarity between service members who have faced similar challenges in their careers.
