455 retired police officers set to be reinstated as appeal court dismisses case against PSC

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has ordered the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers who were forcibly retired in 2025, overturning the Police Service Commission’s decision and dismissing its appeal. The ruling restores the officers’ jobs and benefits, bolstering morale within the force and signaling tighter limits on the PSC’s

By Kingsley Omonobi The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers who were controversially and forcibly retired in 2025, delivering a decisive blow to the Police Service Commission (PSC) in a protracted legal battle. In a judgment delivered on April 14, 2026, the appellate court dismissed Appeal No. […] The post 455 retired police officers set to be reinstated as appeal court dismisses case against PSC appeared first on Vanguard News.