The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has
reportedly ordered all police officers affected by the recent retirement
directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to remain in office.
Egbetokun told the affected officers to maintain
status quo and await further directives.
It would be recalled that the Police Service
Commission (PSC) had mandated the immediate retirement of all
senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years of service or are over 60
years of age.
This directive comes amid debates surrounding the
tenure of the Inspector General of Police,
Kayode Egbetokun ,
who recently turned 60.
In a statement issued on Friday, PSC’s Head of Press
and Public Relations,
Ikechukwu Ani ,
revealed that the commission reviewed its 2017 policy, which previously allowed
officers to use their enlistment date instead of their initial appointment
date.
The PSC has now reversed this decision, aligning with
Public Service Rule No. 020908 (i & ii), which mandates retirement once an
officer reaches either 35 years of service or 60 years of age.
He further explained that the commission reconsidered
its 2017 stance after determining it was inconsistent with public service
regulations regarding length of service and retirement.
However, according to Vanguard, a wireless message
from the office of the Force Secretary, stated that the IGP has issued a
counter-directive.
The wireless message said Egbetokun“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.”
Meanwhile, the PSC has also stated that its
directive does not affect the IGP as it doesn’t have the
constitutional powers to remove Egbetokun from office.
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