The Police Service Commission has announced the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years of service or are above 60 years old. This decision was made following a review of an earlier policy from the 24th Plenary Meeting held on September 27th and 28th, 2017, which had approved that Force Entrants’ appointment dates be based on their date of enlistment.
Upon reconsideration, the Commission found that this policy conflicted with the principle of service merger in the public sector and violated Public Service Rule No. 020908 (i & ii), which mandates retirement after 35 years of service or upon reaching 60 years of age.
In a special meeting on January 31st, 2025, the Commission, led by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, along with Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Supreme Court Justice and Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, Commissioner representing the Police; and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission, approved the retirement of officers meeting these criteria. The Inspector General of Police has been informed to implement the decision.
Ikechukwu Ani
Head, Press and Public Relations
Friday, January 31st, 2025