PSC dismisses 3 senior police officers, demotes 16 in major disciplinary action
*Approves sanctions against 42 officers, exonerates 3 others
By Abirhire THOMAS
The Commission said the actions underscored its commitment to discipline, accountability and professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over established cases of serious misconduct and conduct unbecoming of officers of the law.
The Commission also approved the demotion of 16 officers, issued severe reprimands to 21 others and ordinary reprimands to two officers, bringing the total number of officers sanctioned to 42. Three other officers were exonerated, while some previously suspended officers were reinstated into the Nigeria Police Force.
The decisions were reached at the Commission’s plenary meeting presided over by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), mni, psc, NPM, at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
Reaffirming the Commission’s zero tolerance for corruption, human rights abuses, interference in land and civil matters, and other forms of misconduct within the Police Force, Argungu assured Nigerians that the PSC would sustain the speedy determination of disciplinary cases brought before it.
The PSC chairman commended the Chairman of the Commission’s Standing Committee on Discipline and Legal Matters, Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje (JSC, rtd), and other Board members for their dedication and commitment to the disciplinary process.
Those commended included DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc; Hon. Justice Christine Dabup (JHC, rtd); Alhaji Abdulfatah Mohammed; Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission; and Mr Ferdinand U. Ekpe, mni, Director of the Police Discipline Department.
He particularly acknowledged their contributions to the departmental, committee and plenary considerations of the disciplinary cases and appeals that culminated in the latest decisions.
The Commission said the actions underscored its commitment to discipline, accountability and professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force.
