A proposal is set to be presented at the upcoming Cabinet meeting, outlining a maximum tenure of three years for the position of Inspector General of Police (IGP), according to informed government sources. The proposed change signifies a departure from the existing system, potentially impacting the careers of senior police officers eyeing the coveted position.

Government insiders have revealed that the proposed tenure limitation, mirroring the system in the military, aims to introduce a standardized and time-bound leadership structure within the police force. If approved, any senior police officer appointed to the role of Police Chief would be subject to retirement within three years, ushering in a new era of dynamic leadership rotations within the law enforcement agency.

Currently, three senior officers are reportedly in contention for the IGP position, each with over eight years remaining before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. The proposed tenure limitation, if enforced, would curtail their potential tenure, emphasizing a commitment to periodic leadership changes within the police force.