No fewer than 151 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force are currently facing a disciplinary panel over various allegations of misconduct, Daily Trust has reliably gathered.
The officers, who hold ranks from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above, are being probed by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) for alleged breaches of professional conduct, ethical violations, brutality, extortion, and other acts deemed contrary to police ethics.
The disciplinary hearings, which commenced on Monday, July 14, are taking place at the Force Headquarters in Abuja and are expected to last 10 days. Upon conclusion, the committee will forward its recommendations to the Police Service Commission (PSC) for further action.
Sources within the police disclosed that the investigation follows multiple petitions submitted to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, by concerned individuals, lawyers, and Civil Society Organizations, calling for accountability over rising incidents of police misconduct.
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Confirming the development, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Nigeria Police Force is committed to upholding discipline, professionalism, and public confidence.
“The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers,” Adejobi stated.
He further emphasized that the process is designed to be transparent, fair, and in strict accordance with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures.
IGP Egbetokun has reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline, stressing that the disciplinary process is part of ongoing reforms aimed at building a professional and accountable police force.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust,” Adejobi said.
“This disciplinary process reflects our keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.”
