The Police Service Commission (PSC) dismisses four senior police officers and imposes disciplinary measures on additional officers following findings of misconduct. The PSC announces the actions in a statement issued on Tuesday by Torty Njoku Kalu, its spokesperson, after deliberations at a plenary meeting in Abuja. The four dismissed officers are found culpable of serious breaches described as gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct and acts unbecoming of public officers.
Beyond the dismissals, the PSC applies multiple sanctions to 31 other officers. Ten officers receive reductions in rank, with the statement describing specific demotions across senior and mid-level positions. Two officers are compulsorily retired in the public interest. Other penalties mentioned across reports include severe reprimands, reprimands, warning letters and a letter of advice. The PSC also states that seven officers are exonerated and cleared of wrongdoing. PSC chairman Hashimu Salihu Argungu says the commission will not tolerate indiscipline in the force and will continue to ensure misconduct is met with appropriate disciplinary action.
