Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Police Service Commission (PSC) Friday approved the retirement of police officers above 60 years old or have spent 35 years in service.

The PSC took the decision at an extraordinary meeting, citing Public Service Rule which provides for the retirement on attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.

A statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations Officer, announcing the decision Friday did not provide any clue of how many officers may be affected.

But the statement said the commission had at its 24th Plenary Meeting of 27 and 28 September 2017 approved that the Force Entrants should have their date of appointment in the Force against the date of their enlistment.

It added, "The Commission...