Rita Odafe
Disciplinary Actions by Police Service Commission
In a recent announcement, the Police Service Commission has dismissed two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) due to serious misconduct that included dishonesty, corruption, and other inappropriate behaviors. Additionally, six other officers faced demotion as part of the decision.
Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, shared the news in a statement released on Monday. Among the actions taken, the Commission has demoted several officers for similar violations.
The demoted officers consist of two Superintendents now reduced to Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent who becomes an Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant Superintendents who are reclassified as Inspectors.
The Commission also issued strong reprimands to ten senior officers found guilty of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and other misleading actions. Furthermore, nine additional senior officers received reprimands, while one Deputy Commissioner was cleared of charges.
Additionally, an Assistant Superintendent was given a formal warning. The Commission has also completed a review of promotions, advancing several senior officers in rank.
“Promoted ranks include: eleven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors General; 16 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners; 21 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners; 57 Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners; and 1348 Superintendents to Chief Superintendents, among others.”
“Notable promotions included Obi-Ejoh Nnamdi Patrick, formerly Commander of the Anti-Narcotics section at the FCT Command, now posted to Kaduna Command, as well as Milicent Amadi, an Officer in Charge of Surveillance at the State CID in Ebonyi State.”
“Additionally, 876 Deputy Superintendents have been promoted to the rank of Superintendents, including the Police Public Relations Officer for Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe.”
Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu emphasized the Commission’s commitment to maintaining discipline within the Nigerian police force to ensure effectiveness in law enforcement and the protection of citizens. He reiterated the importance of addressing Pending Disciplinary Matters to avoid unnecessary delays in officers’ careers.
The Commission has communicated these decisions to the Inspector General of Police for immediate action, as confirmed in a letter from Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, the Commission’s Secretary.
