PSC Dismisses Three Officers, Reduces Ranks Of Five Others
The Police Service Commission, on Wednesday, approved the dismissal of three Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and the reduction in rank of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), two Superintendents (SPs) and one Assistant Superintendent (ASP).
The decisions were a fallout of the Commission’s 20th Plenary Meeting, presided over by its Chairman and former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Jabi, Abuja.
In a statement issued by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the Chairman asserted that henceforth disciplinary matters would be handled with dispatch so that Officers who are found wanting will serve their punishments while those exonerated are cleared to continue with their career progression without hindrance.
“The Commission also approved the punishment of severe reprimand to an Assistant Commissioner of Police, a Chief Superintendent of Police, four Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 12 Assistant Superintendents.
“The Plenary also approved the promotion of 109 senior staff of the Commission.
“Chairman of the Commission, who presided over the Meeting for the first time, congratulated the newly promoted staff for their success in the promotion examination but reminded them that their new status was a call to more sacrifice in their conduct of government business.
Dr. Arase said they must reciprocate this gesture by putting in more effort in the service of the Commission. He assured that the promotion of staff would be a priority during his tenure of Office but noted that the Staff must be ready to improve themselves and be prepared for the challenges ahead.
“The Chairman also called on the Police to ensure that they work within the established laws guiding their operations. He assured them that henceforth disciplinary matters would be handled with dispatch so that Officers who are found wanting will serve their punishments while those who are exonerated are cleared to continue with their career progression without hindrance.
“The Commission Chairman thanked Members of the Commission for their commitment and dedication to the assignment at hand and assured them that he will carry everyone along in the tasking assignment of rebuilding both the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.”
