The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers, demoted 16 others and reprimanded 23 personnel following disciplinary proceedings over misconduct and violations of professional standards within the Nigeria Police Force.
The commission also exonerated three officers of wrongdoing and approved the reinstatement of some previously suspended personnel after reviewing disciplinary cases and appeals brought before it.
The decisions, affecting 42 sanctioned officers, were reached during the commission’s plenary meeting presided over by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, PSC headquarters, Abuja.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by its Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, the commission disclosed that the three senior officers were dismissed following established cases of serious misconduct and behaviour considered unbecoming of members of the Police Force.
“The dismissal of the three senior officers followed established cases of serious misconduct and conduct unbecoming of members of the Force,” the statement said.
According to the commission, the disciplinary decisions also resulted in the reduction in rank of 16 officers, while 21 personnel received severe reprimands and two others were issued ordinary reprimands.
The PSC explained that the decisions followed the consideration of disciplinary matters and appeals at departmental, committee and plenary levels, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.
While the commission confirmed the sanctions, it did not disclose the identities of the dismissed and demoted officers or provide individual details of the offences for which each officer was disciplined.
The commission also announced that three officers were exonerated after consideration of their cases, while some personnel who had previously been suspended were reinstated into the Force.
The development indicates that the disciplinary review covered not only allegations resulting in punishment but also cases in which officers were cleared or considered eligible for reinstatement.
Reacting to the decisions, the PSC Chairman, Argungu, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to maintaining professional standards and addressing misconduct among police personnel.
He particularly warned against corruption, human rights violations, interference in land disputes and the misuse of police authority in civil matters.
The statement quoted the chairman as reaffirming the commission’s commitment to “zero tolerance for corruption, human rights abuses, meddling in land and civil matters, and other acts of misconduct in the Force.”
Argungu assured Nigerians that disciplinary cases brought before the commission would continue to receive prompt attention.
He maintained that the PSC was determined to ensure the speedy consideration and resolution of disciplinary matters as part of its responsibilities for promoting accountability within the Police Force.
The chairman also acknowledged the contributions of members of the PSC Standing Committee on Discipline and Legal Matters, which played a central role in reviewing the cases and appeals before their consideration at plenary.
He commended the committee’s Chairman, retired Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, for his leadership and contributions to the disciplinary process.
Other officials commended included retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu; retired Justice Christine Dabup; Alhaji Abdulfatah Mohammed; the Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani; and the Director of the Police Discipline Department, Mr Ferdinand U. Ekpe.
Argungu praised their dedication and commitment throughout the departmental, committee and plenary consideration of the disciplinary matters.
The commission maintained that the contributions of the officials helped facilitate the examination of the cases and appeals before the disciplinary decisions were approved.
The latest development comes as the PSC continues efforts to strengthen discipline, professional conduct and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
The commission has repeatedly identified corruption, abuse of office, human rights violations and police interference in civil disputes as practices requiring firm administrative and disciplinary action.
Under its constitutional mandate, the PSC exercises disciplinary control over members of the Nigeria Police Force, except the Inspector-General of Police, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The latest sanctions therefore form part of the commission’s oversight responsibilities aimed at ensuring that police personnel comply with established professional standards.
By approving dismissals, demotions and reprimands alongside exonerations and reinstatements, the commission said it remained committed to the consideration of disciplinary matters and appeals through its established procedures.
The PSC reiterated that it would continue to address misconduct and uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force, while ensuring that disciplinary cases are handled without unnecessary delay.
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