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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of four senior police officers and imposed various disciplinary measures on 31 others over different acts of misconduct.
PSC Head of Protocol and Public Relations,Torty Njoku Kalu, in a statement, said the decision was taken at the Commission’s plenary meeting held at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
He said the four dismissed officers were found culpable of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct, and acts unbecoming of public officers.
In addition to the dismissals, the Commission approved a range of disciplinary actions affecting several other officers.
Ten senior officers were reduced in rank. Three Superintendents of Police were demoted to Deputy Superintendents of Police, two Deputy Superintendents of Police were reduced to Assistant Superintendents of Police, while five Assistant Superintendents of Police were reduced to the rank of Inspector. Two officers were also compulsorily retired in the public interest.
Other sanctions included severe reprimands for 10 officers, reprimands for five officers, warning letters to three officers, and a letter of advice to one officer. In addition, seven officers were exonerated and cleared of any wrongdoing.
Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), reiterated the Board’s zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline within the Nigeria Police Force.
“The current Board of the PSC under my watch will not condone any form of misconduct by police officers,” Argungu said.
“The Commission will continue to uphold discipline in the Force and ensure that all forms of misconduct attract commensurate disciplinary actions. We will also continue to encourage and motivate hardworking officers through our established reward system.”
The PSC reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability, professionalism, and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
