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.
According to a press release on Friday, 31st January 2026, signed by the PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, 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 reviewed its decision and has concluded that the said decision, in its intent and purpose, contradicted the principle of merger of service in the public service, and it violates Public Service Rule No. 020908 (i & ii), which provides for retirement on attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.
Accordingly, the Commission, at its 1st extraordinary meeting of the 6th 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 Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, rtd, 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.
