The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has condemned the continued stay in office of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, citing a breach of civil service rules.
According to CDHR’s National President, Debo Adeniran, Egbetokun’s tenure violates the stipulated retirement age of 60 years as outlined in the civil service regulations.
Papers News reports that Adeniran stressed that the Nigeria Police Force should be led by a serving officer, stating, “We at CDHR strongly condemn the continued stay in office of the Inspector General of Police in clear violation of the Civil Service Rule, due process, and democratic principles.”