The reason Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, instructed all police officers affected by the recent directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to disregard the order has emerged.
Recall that the PSC had directed police officers who have served 35 years or reached 60 years of age to retire immediately.
However, a wireless message from the office of the Force Secretary, stated that the IGP “strongly directs all officers affected by the PSC’s directive to stay action. This is pending further instruction. And the officers were told to comply strictly with this order.
Last week, PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, had explained that the Commission’s order followed a review of its previous stance from the 24th plenary meeting in September 2017. Which allowed 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.
Recall that the current IGP, Egbetokun’s tenure has come under severe controversy.
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