The Police Service Commission has issued a directive for the termination of employment of three high-ranking police officers due to their involvement in misconduct and abuse of their positions.
In addition, the commission proceeded to downgrade the ranks of nine additional officers, one of whom held the position of Commissioner of Police.
Furthermore, the Commission also granted approval for a “severe reprimand” to be issued to 16 officers, while another 18 officers received a “reprimand.”
According to a statement released on Sunday by the spokesperson of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, the decision was made during the 21st Plenary Meeting of the commission, which was chaired by retired Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi.
The statement read, “The Police Service Commission approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of misconduct and abuse of office. Nine other officers were reduced in rank including a Commissioner of Police.
“The Commission also approved the punishment of severe reprimand for 16 officers and reprimand for another 18. It directed that letters of warning should be given to two other officers.”
During the plenary, the commission also authorised an Assistant Commissioner’s forced retirement and ordered a repayment of all benefits that had been improperly given to him.
“It approved the posthumous promotion of late Inspector Ifeanyi Oroke to the next rank of ASP 11 for acts of gallantry and reinstated Inspector Augustina Oko to take effect from the date she was dismissed.
“The Commission had earlier approved the appeal for the adjustment of the date of promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police of ACP Woke Kingsley and reinstatement of CSP Anaele Samuel Onuoha in compliance with a Court judgment. The 21st plenary of the Commission will take place on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, “according to the statement.
