The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken decisive action against misconduct within the force, approving the dismissal and prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) over charges of dishonesty, corruption, sabotage, and other offenses deemed unbecoming of public officers.
In addition, six other officers faced demotions for related infractions. Among them, two Superintendents of Police were reduced to the rank of Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent was demoted to Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant Superintendents were downgraded to Inspectors.
These resolutions were highlighted in a statement issued by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Monday, following the Commission’s second plenary meeting at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
The Commission also imposed severe reprimands on ten senior police officers found guilty of unauthorized disclosure of official secrets, dishonesty, sabotage, and improper conduct. Nine additional officers were reprimanded, while a Deputy Commissioner of Police was exonerated, and an Assistant Superintendent of Police received a warning letter.
The PSC’s statement further detailed the recent promotion of several senior police officers as part of its routine deliberations. Promoted officers include:
- 11 Commissioners of Police elevated to Assistant Inspectors General of Police
- 16 Deputy Commissioners promoted to Commissioners
- 21 Assistant Commissioners advanced to Deputy Commissioners
- 57 Chief Superintendents promoted to Assistant Commissioners
- 1,348 Superintendents elevated to Chief Superintendents
Promotions also included 876 Deputy Superintendents, such as Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Enugu State Command, who was advanced to Superintendent.
The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd.), emphasized the PSC’s commitment to maintaining discipline among police officers to ensure they effectively uphold the law and protect citizens. He assured that pending disciplinary matters would be addressed promptly to prevent undue delays in officers’ career progression.
The decisions have been formally communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation, as conveyed in a letter signed by Onyemuche Nnamani, the Secretary to the Commission.