The Police Service Commission has dismissed 18 senior police officers and reduced the ranks of 19 others following their misconduct. The head of the press and public relations, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this in a statement. The commission also made decisions on over 100 pending disciplinary matters and 23 appeals during a recent meeting chaired by DIG Hashimu Argungu.
The Police Service Commission has dismissed 18 senior police officers and reduced the ranks of 19 others following their misconduct. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the PSC Chairman warned that every police officer should operate within established rules and regulations.
The Commission also approved the reduction in rank of 19 other senior police officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and thirteen Assistant Superintendents. 'Two Assistant Inspectors General of Police also received punishments—one received a punishment of reprimand for refusal to carry out lawful instructions, and the other received a letter of warning for negligence.
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