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Police enforce disciplinary measures as 18 senior officers fired, 19 demoted

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In a bid to restore discipline and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers and the demotion of 19 others.

This decision was made during the final session of the PSC’s first Plenary Meeting in Abuja, chaired by Commission Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd).

According to a statement released on Friday by PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani, those dismissed included ten Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent of Police.

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Among the demoted officers were one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and thirteen Assistant Superintendents.

The Commission considered 110 Pending Disciplinary Matters (PDM), 23 appeals and petitions, and 13 court judgements seeking compliance.

Most of the officers dismissed are also to be prosecuted by the Legal Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.

DIG Argungu emphasized the need for police officers to maintain a high level of professionalism and discipline.

“The Commission will subsequently consider Police Disciplinary matters with dispatch to free Police Officers who do not want to continue their career progression and those found guilty to serve their punishments,” he said.

Argungu also warned that the Commission would not spare Police Officers who indulge in civil matters like land disputes, marital issues, and rent-related disputes.

“The courts should be allowed to do their duties while the Police should pay more attention to criminal matters and threats to life,” he added.

The PSC’s decision is a significant step towards restoring public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.

By taking disciplinary action against erring officers, the Commission is sending a strong message that misconduct will not be tolerated.

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