Social media users have taken to their official X account to react after it was announced that the Police Service Commission, PSC has approved the immediate retirement of officers who have spent 35 years in service and senior officers above 60 years.
The announcement was shared on the official X account of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.
Ikechukwu Ani, the Head, Press and Public Relations Officer of the Police Service Commission stated that the decision was made at the 6th Management Board Meeting held today, Friday, 31st January 2025.
It was also stated that the Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for implementation.
According to the post that Omoyele Sowore shared on his page;
“Accordingly, the Commission at its 1st extra ordinary meeting of the 6th Management Board held today, Friday, 31st January 2025, approved the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age”.
The post has attracted several comments from social media users after it was shared online.
You can read some comments from the screenshots that have been provided below.