Police Service Commission Dismisses Two Officers, Reduces Ranks of Six Others

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal and prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) for serious misconduct, including dishonesty, corruption, and sabotage.

Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, revealed in a statement on Monday that the Commission also approved the rank reduction of six other officers for similar offenses. These include two Superintendents of Police who were demoted to Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent reduced to Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant Superintendents now downgraded to Inspectors.

Furthermore, ten senior police officers received severe reprimands for unauthorised disclosure of official secrets, dishonesty, sabotage, and other conduct unbecoming of their rank. Nine others were reprimanded, while a Deputy Commissioner of Police was exonerated.

In addition to the disciplinary measures, the Commission promoted several senior officers, including 11 Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors General, 16 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners, and 21 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners, among others.

Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu, emphasized that the Commission is committed to ensuring that officers uphold discipline in the force and carry out their constitutional duties effectively. The decisions have been communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.