The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday announced the dismissal of 19 police officers for what it described as “gross misconduct,” citing violations of organizational rules and regulations......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The decision was reached during a plenary session in Abuja, chaired by the commission’s leader, Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Additionally, 19 other officers were demoted for their involvement in various offenses.
Among those dismissed were 10 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), six Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), two Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), and one Superintendent of Police (SP).
The actions were taken following recommendations from commissioners who reviewed several petitions against the officers.
The PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, revealed that two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) also faced disciplinary measures for refusing to carry out lawful orders.
One was reprimanded, while the other received a warning letter for negligence.
Ani detailed that rank reductions affected one Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), one CSP, two SPs, two DSPs, and 13 ASPs.
He noted that other officers received punishments ranging from severe reprimands to warnings, and the dismissed individuals would face prosecution.
He told journalists that several other officers found culpable also got different punishments ranging from severe reprimand, reprimand and letter of warning, adding those dismissed would be prosecuted by the police.
According to him, no fewer than 3 pending disciplinary matters were stepped down with a request for further information from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Ani added, “The commission also considered 23 appeals and petitions and nine legal matters/court judgements.
“The Chairman of the Commission, Argungu, said the commission will henceforth consider police disciplinary matters with dispatch so as to free police officers who are not found wanting to continue with their career progression and those found culpable to serve their punishments.
“He warned that the commission will not spare police officers who indulge in civil matters like land disputes, marital issues and rent related disputes.
“DIG Argungu said the courts should be allowed to do their duties while the Police should pay more attention to criminal matters and threats to life.”
