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 commission had at its 24th plenary meeting on September 27- 28, 2017, approved that the force entrants should have their date of appointment in the force against the date of their enlistment.
A press release signed by the Head of Press, Ikechukwu Ani, today, said the commission has reversed its earlier decision and is implementing the 35 years of service/ 60 years of age policy as stipulated in the civil service rules.
“The commission has come to the conclusion that the said decision in its intent and purpose contradicts the principle of merger of service in the public service and it is in violation of Public Service Rule number 020908 (i & ii), which provides for retirement on attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.
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“Accordingly, the commission at its first extraordinary meeting of the sixth management board held today, Friday, 31st January, 2025, approved the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age,” the statement said.
It added that the commission’s Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu presided over the meeting held in Abuja.
Others at the meeting include retired Justice Adamu Galumje, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, and Secretary to the commission, Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani.
The statement said the commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for implementation.
