By Uzair Adam
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others over various cases of misconduct.
The commission said the dismissed officers were found guilty of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct, and acts unbecoming of public officers.
PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu, disclosed the decisions on Tuesday while briefing journalists in Abuja after the commission’s plenary meeting.
Argungu said the disciplinary measures included the demotion of 10 senior officers. Three Superintendents of Police were reduced to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, while two Deputy Superintendents of Police were demoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police.
Five Assistant Superintendents of Police were also reduced to the rank of Inspector.
He added that two officers were compulsorily retired in the public interest, stressing that the commission would continue to take firm action against personnel who violate the rules of the Nigeria Police Force.
Other sanctions approved by the commission included severe reprimands for 10 officers, reprimands for five officers, warning letters for three officers, and a letter of advice issued to one officer.
Argungu also revealed that seven officers were exonerated after investigations cleared them of any wrongdoing.
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to discipline within the police force, saying the current board would not tolerate misconduct by any officer.
“The current Board of the PSC under my watch will not condone any form of misconduct by police officers,” he said.
According to him, the commission will continue to uphold discipline by ensuring that every act of misconduct attracts appropriate sanctions while rewarding officers who demonstrate professionalism and dedication through its established reward system.
