The police warned the officers of the lobby for promotion

The Nigerian police have issued a stern warning to its personnel to the lobby for special promotions, following what is described as an increase in the trend of officers who made unofficial requests to the Inspector General of the Police and the Police Service Commission.

In a statement released on Thursday, the public relations officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Muyiwa Adejobi, expressed concern over the development.

“The Nigerian police are concerned about the waves of lobbying and increasing unofficial demand directed at the Police Inspector General and the Police Service Commission by certain officers who are looking for special promotions,” Adejobi said.

The warning followed the new approval for the accelerated promotion for a number of officers who were considered feasible by the police leadership. Adejobi stressed that the recent promotion was not given randomly but followed the structured process and was driven by achievement.

“This surge follows the new approval for the accelerated promotion for a number of appropriate officers who have distinguished themselves through exemplary services,” he said.

“The troops wanted to categorize that this accelerated promotion was not arbitrary but was part of a well-structured gift system, which was founded by the police leadership.”

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He explained that officers who benefited from training meets clear standards and demonstrate the quality of exemplary.

“They are intended to recognize officers who have shown extraordinary performance, unusual courage, professional excellence, and commitment to the task, and the officers who benefit are those who meet the standard guidelines for the accelerated promotion.”

Adejobi further clarified that promotional exercises should not be misinterpreted as a blanket or process indiscriminately.

“This new exercise does not indicate the start of the general special promotional scheme or indiscriminate,” he stressed.

Overcoming New Media Claims -Newly, a police spokesman condemned reports that accused the promotion of arbitrarily in the troops, calling them wrong and destructive.

“Considering that this new misleading report is sponsored by a particular online platform that shows that the police have begun arbitrary promotions, the Nigerian police firmly warned the public to ignore such falsehood.”

“These reports are baseless, misleading, and intended to damage the integrity of the troop promotion process.”

He assured public personnel and police that the troops remained strongly rooted in justice and complete test in all matters related to promotion.

“NPF remains committed to transparency, achievement, and legal process in all personnel decisions.”

DCP Adejobi concluded by issuing company warnings to officers to unethical behavior in pursuing career progress.

“In addition, officers are very careful of lobbying or trying to influence the promotional process through an unofficial way.”

“Such behavior is unethical, damaging the principles of meritocracy and professionalism, and will withdraw severe disciplinary actions in accordance with existing laws and regulations.”

Repeating the values of troops, he urged all personnel to remain focused and uphold the highest standard of behavior and service.

“The Nigerian police repeat their commitment to the promotional system that is anchored to integrity, services that can be verified, and honorable services to the nation.”

“Officers and men hereby urged to remain dedicated, maintain discipline, and continue to carry out their duties with pride and different.”