The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of “serious misconduct”. The commission also approved the demotion of five others found wanting in their official duties. In a statement on Friday, the commission’s spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani said the decisions were some of the highlights of its 21st plenary on Thursday. “The dismissed …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who, in May, was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, to Assistant Superintendent. Also promoted is the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, from Chief Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner. In a statement on Thursday, PSC spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani said the promotions were …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of misconduct and abuse of office. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, PSC’s spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani said that the commission also approved a reduction in rank of nine other officers, including a commissioner of police. According to him, the commission took the decisions …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and deployment of eight Commissioners of Police to state commands in the country. The commission also commended the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun for adhering to its latest policy on gender sensitivity in his recommendation. In a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved new policy guidelines for the deployment of management and tactical commanders in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the imperativeness for gender sensitivity in the deployment of Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to zonal and state command headquarters. The commission considered and approved the policy guidelines at its 21st plenary …

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr. Solomon Arase said he has succeeded in creating a cordial working relationship between the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. The former Inspector General of Police said he is building a new Police force that will once again be attractive to the Nigerian youths. He noted that in less than two …

The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr. Solomon Arase has solicited the support of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote a harmonious working relationship between the commission and the media. At an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) in Abuja on Friday, Arase said the commission’s mandate includes the appointment, promotion, and …

Eight policemen and officers have been sanctioned by the Police Service Commission (PSC) for acts considered unethical and unprofessional by the authorities. Three of the officers were dismissed from service. Five, including an Assistant Commissioner of Police and a Chief Superintendent, were demoted. Four Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 12 Assistant Superintendents were also reprimanded by the PSC. These were …

The Police Service Commission (PSC), led by former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Solomon Arase; and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba have commenced a joint investigation into allegations by some aggrieved police personnel that commission, working in partnership with officers at Force headquarters, collected bribes to the tune of $10,000 for promotion. A source at the …