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MISCONDUCT: OVER 150 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL
No fewer than 151 senior police officers drawn from various commands and formations across the country are currently facing a disciplinary panel set up by the police high command over alleged misconduct of the personnel.
It was learnt that the police officers on the rank of ASP and above would be probed by the Force Disciplinary Committee for cases that border on “breaches of professional conduct and ethical violations.”
The panel, which began its sitting on Monday July 14, is expected to conclude its probe after 10 days and send its recommendations to the Police Service Commission, which will discipline the culpable officers.
The probe came on the heels of different petitions to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun by different individuals including lawyers and Civil Society Organizations over alleged brutality, extortion and among others.
Commenting on the ongoing probe in Abuja, the spokesman of the Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the Nigeria Police Force would not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct by the officers.
Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, maintained that the affected officers are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures.
He said, “The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.
“The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.
”The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust.
“The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.”
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