Nigerians Losing Trust In The Police? Counter-Terrorism Inspector Benjamin Nathan Quits Force, Sets March 2027 Exit Date As Public Confidence Comes Under Scrutiny!
By Passman Akpos
An Inspector of Police attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Base 28, Madagali, Adamawa State, Benjamin Nathan, has tendered his resignation from the Nigeria Police Force, announcing March 1, 2027, as his official exit date.
Nathan, whose police identification number is AP 318275, communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated November 11, 2026, addressed to the Inspector-General of Police at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The letter, titled “Letter of Resignation From the Nigeria Police Force,” was routed through the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola; the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command Headquarters, Yola; and the Commanding Officer of the Counter Terrorism Unit, Base 28, Madagali.
In the letter, the officer explained that his decision to leave the Force followed careful consideration and was motivated by personal reasons.
Although he did not disclose any specific dissatisfaction with the police institution or identify any particular incident behind his decision, his resignation comes at a time when public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force and concerns about police accountability, professionalism and public trust remain subjects of national discussion.
Nathan expressed appreciation to the police authorities for the opportunity to serve the country, acknowledging the training, experience and discipline he acquired during his years in the Force.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my country, and for the training, experience and discipline I gained during my years of service in the Force,” he stated.
The officer also declared that he had no pending disciplinary case against him, to the best of his knowledge.
“I have no pending disciplinary case against me to the best of my knowledge,” the resignation letter stated.
He subsequently appealed to the police authorities to accept and approve his resignation, while wishing the institution continued success in carrying out its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property.
Despite submitting his resignation on November 11, 2026, Nathan indicated that his departure would officially take effect on March 1, 2027.
His decision has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding his departure, particularly given his attachment to a Counter Terrorism Unit operating in a security-sensitive part of Adamawa State.
However, there is currently no indication in the resignation letter that Nathan’s decision was connected to alleged misconduct, internal disagreements, poor working conditions or dissatisfaction with the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
At a time when Nigerians continue to demand better policing, accountability, professionalism and improved security, questions about public confidence in the police institution remain important.
While Nathan has expressly attributed his resignation to personal reasons, his departure provides another opportunity to examine the challenges confronting the police institution, the welfare of officers and the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the citizens they are constitutionally mandated to protect.
For now, the reasons behind Nathan’s decision remain personal, and the police authorities are yet to be reported as having issued an official statement on his resignation.
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