The Police Service Commission has directed the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above 60 years old. This directive follows controversy surrounding the tenure of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who recently turned 60. Despite the Police and the Attorney General of the Federation claiming his continued stay in office is lawful, the Commission has decided to enforce the mandatory retirement age.

According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, the Commission reviewed its earlier stance, which allowed force entrants to use their date of enlistment instead of their initial appointment date. However, this decision has been reversed due to its inconsistency with Public Service Rule No. 020908, which mandates retirement upon reaching 35 years in service or the age of 60.

Ani stated, “The Police Service Commission has approved the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age.” The directive has been formally communicated to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.

The Commission’s decision was made during an extraordinary meeting presided over by Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu, with other notable attendees including Justice Adamu Paul Galumje and DIG Taiwo Lakanu. The Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.