151 police officers face disciplinary committee over misconduct

151 senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.

The ‎Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known via a statement issued on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Adejobi disclosed that the exercise commenced on Monday, July 14, and will end on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

‎According to Adejobi, 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 of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above.

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He stated that the affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, would undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission (PSC).

‎Adejobi quoted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as reaffirming his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force.

The IGP stressed that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.

‎He added that the NPF remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust, noting that the disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintain “an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.”

‎The Star