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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of misconduct and abuse of office.
This is as nine other officers, including a Commissioner of Police (CP), were reduced in ranks.
A press statement by PSC Head, Press, and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, on Sunday in Abuja, said the Commission took these decisions at the continuation of its 21st plenary meeting at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Thursday, and presided over by the Commissioner representing the Judiciary, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (retd.) on behalf of PSC Chairman, IGP Solomon Arase (retd.).
He noted that, “Dr. Arase had welcomed members during the Plenary via zoom and commended them for fastidiously attending to disciplinary matters.
“He opined that this is in line with his promise not to do Anything that will impede the career progression of any officer.”
Ani disclosed that, “The Commission also approved the compulsory retirement of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and directed a refund of all entitlements wrongly paid to him.
“It approved posthumous promotion of late Inspector Ifeanyi Oroke to the next rank of ASP 11 for acts of gallantry, and reinstated one dismissed Inspector Augustina Oko to take effect from the date she was dismissed.”
He further stated that, “The Commission also approved the punishment of severe reprimand on 16 officers and reprimand for another 18. It directed that letters of warning should be given to two other officers.”
The spokesperson noted that the Commission had earlier approved the appeal for adjustment on the date of promotion to the rank of ACP Woke Iheanyi Kingsley, and reinstatement of CSP Anaele Samuel Onuoha in compliance with a Court judgment.
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