BREAKING: Police Constable Resigns From Nigeria Force Over ‘Frustration, Emotional Distress, Declining Morale’ | Sahara Reporters

Daniel addressed the letter through the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Eleyele, Ibadan, to the Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.

A police constable attached to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Ibadan, Oyo State, has resigned from the Force, citing prolonged emotional distress, depression, frustration and declining morale.

The officer, identified as Police Constable (PC) Aibana Daniel, Force Number 533200, attached to EOD-CBRN Base 19, Ibadan, tendered his resignation in a letter obtained by SaharaReporters, dated August 10, 2026,

Daniel addressed the letter through the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Eleyele, Ibadan, to the Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.

In the letter titled “Letter of Resignation from Nigeria Police Force,” the constable stated that his resignation took effect from August 10, 2026.

He said his decision followed a “long period of personal struggle, emotional distress, and careful consideration,” adding that he had increasingly found it difficult to continue serving in his present department.

According to him, his state of mind had been significantly affected, leaving him battling daily feelings of depression, frustration and emotional exhaustion.

“Despite my determination to remain committed to my duties, I have reached a point where I can no longer continue to endure the situation without serious consequences to my mental and emotional wellbeing,” Daniel wrote.

The constable disclosed that he had previously attempted to remain in the police service by seeking demobilisation and redeployment to another department where he believed he could serve more effectively and regain his motivation.

However, he said his repeated efforts and requests for release from his current department were unsuccessful.

“In an effort to preserve my career in the Force, I made several attempts to seek demobilization and redeployment to another department where I believed I could serve more effectively and regain my motivation,” he stated.

“Unfortunately, despite my repeated efforts and requests, I was not granted release from my current department.”

Daniel said he continued to perform his duties to the best of his ability while hoping that the circumstances would improve.

He, however, said the challenges persisted, while his passion, morale and overall wellbeing continued to deteriorate.

“I believe it would be unfair to the Force and to myself to remain in a position where I can no longer perform at my highest level,” he said.

The police constable stressed that his decision was not motivated by a lack of appreciation for the Nigeria Police Force, but was necessary to protect his mental health and restore stability to his life.

“It is therefore with deep respect and a heavy heart that I request the acceptance of my resignation,” he wrote.

“This decision is not a reflection of a lack of appreciation for the Nigeria Police Force, but rather a necessary step toward protecting my mental health and restoring stability to my life.”

Daniel expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force for the opportunity to serve the country, as well as for the experience, training and professional development he gained during his years of service.

“I remain grateful for the opportunity to have served my country and for the experience, training, and professional development I have gained during my years of service,” he stated.

He subsequently appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to favourably consider and approve his resignation.