The Police Service Commission (PSC), after thorough review of ongoing disciplinary cases, has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers. This group includes two Chief Superintendents of Police, one Superintendent, four Deputy Superintendents, and 10 Assistant Superintendents.
In addition, two Assistant Inspectors General of Police faced disciplinary actions: one received a reprimand for failing to execute lawful orders, while the other was issued a warning letter for negligence.
Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesman, stated, “The Commission also sanctioned the reduction in rank of 19 other senior officers, including one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents.”
Other officers found guilty were handed various penalties, including severe reprimands and warning letters.
Most of the dismissed officers will also face prosecution by the Nigeria Police Force’s Legal Unit.
“Three pending disciplinary matters were stepped down with a request for further information from the Inspector General of Police.
“The Commission also considered 23 appeals and petitions and nine legal matters/court judgements.
Consequently, the far-reaching decisions of the PSC in the last segment of its first Plenary Meeting in Abuja affected one hundred and nine (110) Pending Disciplinary Matters (PDM) and twenty-three (23) appeals petition cases with thirteen (13) court judgements seeking compliance.
The statement said, “The Commission had earlier considered and approved recommendations on several promotion matters that had since been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Argungu, stated that the Commission will now handle police disciplinary matters more swiftly, allowing officers who are found innocent to continue their career progression, while those found guilty will face appropriate punishment.
He emphasized that the Commission will not tolerate police officers getting involved in civil matters such as land disputes, marital issues, or rent-related conflicts.
DIG Argungu also stressed that the courts should handle these civil cases, while the police focus more on criminal matters and protecting lives.
The Plenary Meeting, chaired by Commission Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), was attended by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), the Hon. Commissioner and Secretary to the Commission, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani.
