130 Senior Police Officers Face Discplinary Committee

The Nigerian Police has revealed that 130 of its senior officers across the country are expected to appear before a Disciplinary Committee between July 28 and July 1, 2022.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force spokesperson, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the officers comprise two Commissioners of Police, three Assistant Commissioners of Police, 11 Chief Superintendents of Police, 19 Superintendents of Police, 18 Deputy Superintendents of Police, and 77 Assistant Superintendents of Police.

The statement said the committee’s recommendations would be transmitted to the Police Service Commission for appropriate sanctions.

“A total of one hundred and thirty Senior Police Officers from all over the country with pending disciplinary matters will appear before the Committee within this period.

 “Upon conclusion of proceedings and hearing of evidence, recommendations on each matter will be communicated to the Police Service Commission for consideration.”

The statement said the Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police overseeing the Force Disciplinary Committee to ensure dispensation of justice in all cases before them.

It added that the Force was committed to instilling discipline among personnel in order to ensure a more professional and citizens-focused policing system.