{"id":649,"date":"2025-07-16T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securityfocus.ng\/?p=649"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:26:20","slug":"151-senior-police-officers-face-disciplinary-committee-over-alleged-misconduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/151-senior-police-officers-face-disciplinary-committee-over-alleged-misconduct\/","title":{"rendered":"151 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Committee Over Alleged Misconduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 151 senior officers over various allegations of misconduct and ethical breaches, in a move to reinforce accountability and professional discipline within its ranks.<br \/><br \/>Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.<br \/><br \/>He said the review commenced on Monday, July 14, and will be concluded on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.<br \/><br \/>According to him, the officers, selected from commands and units nationwide, are appearing before the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over alleged violations ranging from professional misconduct to breaches of internal regulations.<br \/><br \/>The Force spokesman stated that the disciplinary committee is the police\u2019s internal body responsible for investigating cases involving senior officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) upwards.<br \/><br \/>He noted that the committee plays a vital role in reviewing accusations, assessing evidence, and recommending appropriate sanctions under existing police laws and disciplinary frameworks.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe 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 of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above,\u201d the statement read.<br \/><br \/>Adejobi also reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force and emphasised that the Force would not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct under his watch.<br \/><br \/>See the full statement below:<br \/><br \/>\u200e151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS<br \/><br \/>\u200e\u200eIn a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters. The exercise commenced on Monday, 14th July, and will run until Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.<br \/><br \/>\u200e\u200eThe 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 of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in accordance with existing police regulations and disciplinary procedures, leading to a final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.<br \/><br \/>\u200e\u200eThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration\u2019s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.<br \/><br \/>\u200e\u200eThe Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust. The disciplinary process reflects the Force\u2019s keenness to maintain an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.<br \/><br \/>\u200eACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI<br \/><br \/>\u200eFORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,<br \/><br \/>\u200eFORCE HEADQUARTERS,<br \/><br \/>\u200eABUJA.<br \/><br \/>\u200e<br \/><br \/>\u200e16TH JULY, 2025.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 151 senior officers over various allegations of misconduct and ethical breaches, in a move to reinforce accountability and professional discipline within its ranks. Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. 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