The Police Service Commission has ordered the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have served for 35 years or more, or have reached the age of 60, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
The decision comes as controversy surrounds Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure, who has recently turned 60, although the Nigeria Police Force and the Attorney General of the Federation maintain that his continued stay in office is lawful.
The Police Service Commission has reversed its earlier stance on the retirement age of police officers, stating that it is inconsistent with Public Service Rule No. 020908, which mandates retirement at 35 years of service or age 60.
“The Police Service Commission rose from its first extraordinary meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age,” Ani said.
He added, “The commission at its 24th plenary meeting of 27th and 28th September 2017 had approved that the force entrants should have their date of appointment in the force against the date of their enlistment.
“The commission has passionately revisited their decision and has concluded that the said decision in its intent and purpose contradicted the principle of the merger of service in the public service and it violates Public Service Rule No 020908 (i & ii), which provides for retirement on attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.”
The extraordinary meeting was chaired by PSC Chairman and retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, and was attended by retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Hon. Commissioner representing the Judiciary, Adamu Paul Galumje, retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu, Hon. Commissioner representing the Police, and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.
