Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has set up a disciplinary committee to handle cases of senior police officers who have allegedly refused to retire despite reaching the mandatory age of 60 or completing 35 years of service.

The committee will convene at the Force Headquarters in Abuja from tomorrow until Thursday. Those summoned include an Assistant Inspector General, at least two Commissioners of Police, and a high-ranking police lawyer.

According to the IGP’s directive, the affected officers are required to appear in “their clean working dress” and adhere to the daily dress code.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) had earlier ordered the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above 60 years old. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of the commission, stated that the decision was made after revisiting a previous decision that contradicted public service rules.

Critics have questioned the PSC’s decision, citing the extension of IGP Egbetokun’s tenure by President Bola Tinubu. However, Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi explained that the President acted within the law.

In a related development, the National Industrial Court has adjourned a case involving police officers contesting their retirement to March 18. The officers claim that the PSC incorrectly calculated their years of service. Their counsel, Adeleke Agbola, urged the court to maintain the status quo pending the determination of committal proceedings.