The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers following confirmed cases of serious misconduct and behavior unbecoming of law enforcement officers. 

In an official statement, the Head of Protocol and Public Relations for the PSC, Torty Njoku Kalu, detailed further disciplinary actions taken during the Commission's plenary meeting. The meeting was presided over by PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd) at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall in the Commission’s Abuja headquarters.

Summary of Disciplinary Actions

• Dismissals: 3 senior officers

• Demotions: 16 officers

• Severe Reprimands: 21 officers

• Ordinary Reprimands: 2 officers

• Exonerations: 3 officers cleared of wrongdoing

• Reinstatements: Several previously suspended officers were reinstated into the Force

Commitment to Accountability

Reaffirming the Commission's strict stance against corruption, human rights abuses, interference in civil and land disputes, and general misconduct, DIG Argungu pledged that disciplinary matters will continue to be handled with speed and transparency.

He also expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the PSC Standing Committee on Discipline & Legal Matters for their thorough review of the cases and appeals. This appreciation extended to Committee Chairman Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje (JSC, rtd), alongside board members DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Hon. Justice Christine Dabup (JHC, rtd), and Alhaji Abdulfatah Mohammed. Special acknowledgment was also given to Commission Secretary Chief Onyemuche Nnamani and Director of the Police Discipline Department Mr. Ferdinand U. Ekpe for their dedication throughout the departmental and committee processes.