The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has given a new order to top senior officers.
Recall that the Police Service Commission (PSC) had directed officers who have served 35 years or reached 60 years of age to retire immediately.
Reacting to the order, the IGP urged its officers to disregard it.
A wireless message from the office of the Force Secretary, dated February 11, 2025, stated that the IGP “strongly directs all officers affected by the PSC’s directive to stay action, pending further instruction.” Officers were told to comply strictly with this order.
Last week, PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani explained that the commission’s order followed a review of its previous stance from the 24th plenary meeting in September 2017, allowing force entrants to use their enlistment date rather than their initial appointment date.
The commission cited inconsistencies with Public Service Rule No. 020908, which mandates retirement after 35 years of service or upon reaching 60 years of age.
However, the PSC clarified that it does not have the constitutional authority to determine the appointment or retirement of IGP Egbetokun.
