The Police Service Commission has dismissed 18 senior officers and demoted 19 others over misconduct.
In a statement on Friday, Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, revealed that the PSC Chairman emphasized the need for all police officers to adhere strictly to established rules and regulations.
The statement read: “The Police Service Commission rose from the last segment of its first plenary meeting in Abuja with far-reaching decisions on one hundred and ten (110) pending disciplinary matters (PDM) and twenty-three (23) appeals and petition cases, alongside thirteen (13) court judgments seeking compliance.
“The Commission had earlier considered and approved recommendations on several promotion matters, which had since been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.”
The statement highlighted that the plenary meeting was presided over by the Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, with DIG Taiwo Lakanu, the Honourable Commissioner, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, the Commission’s Secretary, also in attendance.
After thorough deliberation on pending disciplinary cases, the Commission approved the dismissal of 18 senior officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, 4 Deputy Superintendents, 2 Chief Superintendents, and 1 Superintendent.
Additionally, the Commission sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising 1 Assistant Commissioner of Police, 1 Chief Superintendent, 2 Superintendents, 2 Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents.
“Two Assistant Inspectors General of Police also received punishments—one received a punishment of reprimand for refusal to carry out lawful instructions, and the other received a letter of warning for negligence.
“Several other officers found culpable received different punishments, including severe reprimand and letters of warning.”
The majority of the dismissed officers are also slated for prosecution by the Legal Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. Meanwhile, three disciplinary cases were deferred pending additional information from the Inspector General of Police.
The Commission reviewed 23 appeals and petitions, along with nine legal matters and court judgments.
Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu stressed the Commission’s commitment to resolving police disciplinary cases promptly. This ensures that officers cleared of wrongdoing can advance in their careers while those found guilty face appropriate penalties.
He cautioned that the Commission would not tolerate police involvement in civil matters such as land disputes, marital issues, and rent disagreements, emphasizing that such cases belong in court. DIG Argungu urged the police to remain focused on criminal matters and threats to life, leaving civil disputes to the judiciary.
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