The PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement noted that the commission reviewed its earlier stance from the 24th plenary meeting in September 2017, which allowed force entrants to use their date of enlistment instead of their initial appointment date.
The directive follows controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked 60 years.
The Police and the Attorney General of the Federation have said his continued stay in office is lawful.
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However, Ani said the PSC has now reversed this decision, citing its inconsistency with Public Service Rule No. 020908, i & ii, which mandates retirement upon reaching 35 years in service or 60-Years.
Ani said 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.
The Commission Chairman, DHashimu Argungu, retd, presided over the extraordinary meeting and had the retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Hon Commissioner representing the Judiciary, Justice Adamu Galumje; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, FDC, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police; and Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission in attendance.
Ani added that the directive has been formally communicated to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.