The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division has barred the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police and Force Secretary, Nigeria Police from retiring DCP Simon Lough (SAN) and all members of course 20 (Force Entrant) of the Police Academy prematurely from the force. SaharaReporters reported on July 23, 2023 that a Nigeria Police Prosecutor, Simon Lough was still in office 18 months beyond the statutory retirement date.