WATCH THE VIDEO HERE At least seven Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Nigeria Police Force have been retired following an unsuccessful attempt by Dasuki Galandachi of the Force Investigation Department (FCID) to secure a service extension—similar to the one granted to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. List of Retired DIGs and affected officers include: Dasuki Galandachi (Force Investigation Department) Speaking on the matter, a top source revealed that during a senior officers’ meeting, IGP Egbetokun asked some of the affected DIGs to leave, signaling the end of their service. One of the officers, DIG Jonathan Towuru, was reported to have stepped down voluntarily during a police retreat in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and did not return. The forced retirement follows mounting tensions within the Nigeria Police Force, as some senior officers allegedly falsified their birth records to extend their time in service. Sources disclosed that some officers had served for over 44 years, which conflicted with standard retirement policies. IGP’s Directive Against Officers Resisting Retirement In addition to the seven DIGs, a previously published list implicated 467 officers in age falsification, including notable figures such as Simon Lough, SAN, and Benneth Igweh. Police Service Commission’s Stand on Retirement Meanwhile, the redeployment of officers to fill the vacant positions is already underway, ensuring continuity within the Nigeria Police Force. Would you like additional insights on how this shake-up might impact police leadership and operations in Nigeria?
Ali Ari Muhammed
Rhoda Adetutu Olofu
Jonathan Towuru (Representing the South-South geopolitical zone)
Suleiman Yusuf
Banji Lawal Badru
Bala Ciroma
According to insider sources, the retirement process was finalized on Monday, March 4, 2025, with the Police Service Commission (PSC) set to announce their replacements shortly.
In response to the growing controversy, IGP Egbetokun ordered senior officers resisting retirement to appear before a disciplinary committee. The move followed two police signals obtained in February, confirming the replacement of officers who had reached the mandatory retirement age or were found guilty of service violations.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has maintained a strict stance, affirming that all officers who have served for 35 years or have reached the age of 60 must retire in accordance with the Public Service Rules. This has led to a mass retirement affecting DIGs, Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), and other senior officers across the force.
PSC Retirement Shake-up: 7 DIGs Retired From Nigeria Police Amid Service Extension, Age Falsification
