IGP Directs Officers To Ignore PSC Retirement Order

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed police officers affected by the recent retirement directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to disregard the order.

The PSC had ordered officers who have served for 35 years or reached the age of 60 to retire immediately.

 However, a wireless message from the Force Secretary’s office, 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 directive.

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Last week, PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani explained that the decision followed a review of its previous stance from its 24th plenary meeting in September 2017. 

This review had allowed officers to use their enlistment date rather than their initial appointment date. 

The PSC 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.