The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed two Assistant Superintendents of Police for misconduct and corruption, among other offenses.
This decision came during the commission’s recent meeting at its headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
In addition, six other officers faced disciplinary action, with their ranks reduced. These included two Superintendents demoted to Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent lowered to Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant Superintendents reduced to Inspectors.
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The PSC also reprimanded 10 senior officers for unauthorized disclosure of secrets and other misconduct. Nine others received formal warnings, while one Deputy Commissioner was exonerated after an investigation.
The meeting also approved several promotions within the police force.
These included elevating 11 Commissioners to Assistant Inspectors General, 16 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners, and over 2,300 other officers to higher ranks.
The PSC chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, emphasized the need for discipline among officers to ensure effective law enforcement. The decisions have been communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.
