By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Police Force has taken disciplinary action against several officers, resulting in dismissals, demotions, and other sanctions for offenses ranging from extortion to murder.
According to a police wireless message dated January 23, 2025, 19 officers have been dismissed and are set to face prosecution.
Their cases have been referred to the Commissioner of Police (CP) Legal at the Force Headquarters for legal proceedings.
Among those dismissed are ASP Ogunmuyiwa Saburi, ASP Idris Dan-Auta, CSP Pascal Ugocha, SP Yakubu Hankuri, DSP Mohammed S. Jahun, DSP Ayodele Emmanuel, and DSP Jimmy Ayeni.
Additionally, ASP Abdullahi Garba is facing prosecution for murder and culpable homicide, highlighting the severity of the allegations against some officers.
Beyond dismissals, 24 officers have been demoted due to professional misconduct.
This includes ACP Mohammed Aminu, who has been reduced to CSP, and CSP Helen Ajuma Negedu, now ranked SP.
Others, such as SP Bello Aliyu and SP Ehimen Paul, have been downgraded to DSP, while several ASPs have been demoted to the rank of Inspector.
The report also revealed that 10 officers received severe reprimands, including ACP Muhamad Auwal Yunusa, ACP Kalat Shamang, and CSP Nwanchor Emmanuel.
Additionally, nine officers were officially reprimanded for various infractions, among them DCP Mohammed A. Jika and CSP Mathew Omosun.
Other disciplinary measures included the demobilization of ASP Emmanuel Kura from the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and a directive for DSP Hauwa Kulu Sulaiman to refund nine days of salary.
Furthermore, DSP Ayuk Tachen was surcharged for the loss of a firearm.However, not all officers faced sanctions.
DCP Coker Olalekan James was exonerated after investigations cleared him of any wrongdoing.
This latest disciplinary action notes the Nigeria Police Force’s zero-tolerance policy on misconduct and its commitment to accountability within the ranks.