The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed 19 senior police officers following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.
The officers, including two Chief Superintendents of Police, one Superintendent, four Deputy Superintendents, and 10 Assistant Superintendents of Police, were found guilty of misconduct.
In addition, two Assistant Inspectors General of Police received sanctions: one was reprimanded for failing to carry out lawful instructions, while the other was issued a warning letter for negligence.
Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC spokesman, confirmed that the Commission also reduced the ranks of 19 other senior officers, including one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents. Several other officers were given severe reprimands and warnings.
The Commission noted that the officers dismissed will face prosecution by the Legal Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
Additionally, three pending disciplinary cases were deferred pending further information from the Inspector General of Police.
The PSC also reviewed 23 appeals, petitions, and nine legal matters, including court judgments.
In total, the Commission made decisions on 110 disciplinary cases and 23 appeals, ensuring compliance with 13 court rulings.
Earlier, the Commission had approved recommendations for police promotions, which were forwarded to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.
During the meeting, the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, emphasized that the Commission would prioritize the swift resolution of disciplinary matters, enabling officers who are not culpable to progress in their careers.
He also warned officers against involvement in civil matters such as land disputes, marital issues, and rent-related conflicts, stressing that the police should focus on criminal activities and matters of life-threatening nature.
The meeting, chaired by DIG Argungu, was attended by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), the Honorable Commissioner and Secretary to the Commission, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani.
