PSC fires four senior police officers and demotes 10 for misconduct

The Police Service Commission has sacked four senior police officers and demoted 10 others after finding them guilty of various acts of misconduct, in what it described as a renewed effort to strengthen discipline and professionalism within Nigeria’s police force.

The disciplinary measures were approved at the Commission’s plenary meeting held at its headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu.

The Commission said the four officers were dismissed after being found guilty of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct and acts considered unbecoming of public officials.

He added that 10 senior officers were reduced in rank as part of the disciplinary exercise. Those affected include three police superintendents demoted to the rank of deputy superintendent, two deputy superintendents reduced to assistant superintendent and five assistant superintendents demoted to the rank of inspector.

In addition to the dismissals and demotions, the PSC sanctioned 31 other officers for various disciplinary infractions.

According to the Commission, 10 officers received severe reprimands, five were reprimanded, three were sent warning letters, while one officer received a warning letter.

The Commission also approved the mandatory retirement of two officials, saying the decision was taken “in the public interest”.

However, seven officers were cleared of all charges after investigations found no evidence linking them to any wrongdoing.

Reacting to the decisions, PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, said the Commission would continue to impose discipline and ensure that misconduct by police personnel attracts appropriate sanctions.

He warned that the current council will not tolerate acts that undermine the integrity and professionalism of the Nigeria Police Force.

Argungu, however, assured that officers who distinguish themselves by exemplary service will continue to receive recognition and motivation under the Commission’s reward system.

He reiterated the Commission’s commitment to promoting accountability, professionalism and public trust in the police through rigorous enforcement of disciplinary rules.

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