The PSC spokesman said the issue had occasioned untold hardship on the police constables.
He described the existing rift between the two organisations as embarrassing, saying it was fueled largely because of misconceptions and suspicion.
The PSC spokesman said the commission’s chairman had pledged to prioritise police officers’ welfare and deal decisively with cases of infractions where necessary.
Mr Ani said the chairman of PSC, Solomon Arase, had called on the newly appointed CPs to be more dedicated to duty.
Gunmen had, on Friday around 8:00 a.m., killed five police officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack on the Okpala community.
The former police boss said the forum provided a veritable platform for retired officers to critically examine the contemporary issues and challenges affecting the police force.
Mr Buhari had forwarded Mr Arase’s name to the Senate for confirmation.
The former president said: “when you make a retired police officer the head of the Police Service Commission, it is like asking a thief to catch a thief.’’
The retired police officers had approached the National Industrial Court to contest their forceful retirement from the Force.
Mr Arase’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on Police Affairs.
