PSC sanctions 42 officers, dismisses three over misconduct

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers and the demotion of 16 others over misconduct and acts considered unbecoming of officers of the law.

The commission also approved various disciplinary measures against 23 other officers, while three were exonerated following investigations into allegations of misconduct.

The PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Mr Torty Kalu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to Kalu, the disciplinary decisions were reached at the commission’s plenary meeting presided over by its Chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu.

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He said 16 officers were reduced in rank, 21 received severe reprimands, while two others were issued ordinary reprimands.

The commission also exonerated three officers and approved the reinstatement of some previously suspended personnel into the Nigeria Police Force.

Argungu said the decisions reaffirmed the commission’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, human rights abuses, interference in land and civil matters, and other forms of misconduct within the police force.

He assured members of the public of the commission’s commitment to ensuring the speedy resolution of disciplinary cases brought before it.

The PSC chairman also commended the Standing Committee on Discipline and Legal Matters for its dedication and commitment in handling the cases and appeals through departmental, committee and plenary considerations.

(NAN)