PSC Approves Dismissal of 3 Senior Officers, demotes 5 others

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior Police Officers over cases of serious misconduct.

According to a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations,  on Friday the 21st of July, 2023, "the commission also approved  the reduction in ranks of five others found wanting in the conduct of their official duties."

"The decisions were some of the highlights of the Commission's 21st  Plenary Meeting which came to an end on Thursday, July 20th 2023 at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja and chaired by Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police."

He further disclosed that "the dismissed Police Officers were two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) and one Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

One Chief Superintendent of Police, (CSP) one Superintendent (SP), one Deputy Superintendent (DSP) and two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) were reduced in ranks for misconduct."

"Fourteen officers got the punishment of severe reprimand, six, reprimand and seven others, letters of warning."

Meanwhile "the commission also reinstated six dismissed officers who got favourable court judgements or a review of their cases."

While pledging to continue to give inspiring leadership that will attract commensurate commitment and dedication to duty by the officers, Dr. Arase stated that the commission would continue to hold Police officers accountable for their conducts/misconduct and will ensure that pending disciplinary matters receive the commission's urgent attention at all times so that Officers are not unduly stagnated.