The Police Service Commission has fired 19 police officers for serious misconduct, citing breaches of organizational rules and regulations, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
The decision was made during a plenary session in Abuja, led by the commission’s chairman, Hashimu Argungu. Additionally, 19 other officers were demoted for their involvement in various offenses.
The dismissed officers include 10 Assistant Superintendents of Police, six Deputy Superintendents of Police, two Chief Superintendents of Police, and one Superintendent of Police.
Two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police also faced disciplinary action for refusing to carry out lawful orders.
Ani added, “The commission also considered 23 appeals and petitions and nine legal matters/court judgements.
“The Chairman of the Commission, Argungu, said the commission will henceforth consider police disciplinary matters with dispatch so as to free police officers who are not found wanting to continue with their career progression and those found culpable to serve their punishments.
“He warned that the commission will not spare police officers who indulge in civil matters like land disputes, marital issues and rent related disputes.
“DIG Argungu said the courts should be allowed to do their duties while the Police should pay more attention to criminal matters and threats to life.”
