Egbetokun’s Tenure: PSC Orders Retirement Of Police Officers Above Age 60 Or 35 Years In Service

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  • AG, Fagbemi, Police Speak: Egbetokun’s Continued Stay lawful, Valid

By Kolawole Ojebisi

It appears the Police Service Commission (PSC) has come up with a plan to prevent a recurrence of controversy surrounding the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who still remains in office after turning 60 years.

This is as the PSC ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60.

The Police and the Attorney General of the Federation however, said Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is lawful.

A statement on Friday by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, 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.

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 the age of 60.

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 at its 24th plenary meeting of 27th and 28th September 2017 had approved that the force entrants should have their date of appointment in the force against the date of their enlistment.

“The commission has passionately revisited their decision and has concluded that the said decision in its intent and purpose contradicted the principle of the merger of service in the public service and it violates of
Public Service Rule No 020908 ( i & ii), which provides for retirement on attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.”

Ani added that the directive has been formally communicated to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.

“The Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, retd, presided over the extraordinary meeting and had Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Hon Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission in attendance.

“The commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation, ” the statement added.

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