In a decisive move to enforce service regulations and ensure institutional rejuvenation, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60.
The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending ripples through the law enforcement community. This directive is in line with the statutory provisions governing public service tenure, aimed at fostering fresh leadership within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
While the full details of the directive are yet to be disclosed, sources suggest that the move is part of broader reforms to inject new energy into the force and address concerns over stagnation in leadership positions. This decision is expected to pave the way for younger officers to rise through the ranks, bringing innovation and renewed commitment to policing in the country.
The PSC’s bold stance reinforces the government’s determination to uphold service rules and ensure that no officer remains in the system beyond the stipulated tenure. However, it remains to be seen how the affected officers will respond and what impact this will have on ongoing security operations nationwide.
More details are expected as the story develops.
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