Ekiti police dismiss officer for taking illicit drug

The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed a police sergeant, Osayingbemi Temitope, over his involvement in an incident linked to illicit drug use.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, May 15, 2026

Abutu said the officer was captured in a viral video “behaving erratically” at Ikole-Ekiti on May 9, after allegedly consuming illicit substances.

Abutu stated that the officer was immediately subjected to medical and psychological evaluations as well as internal disciplinary procedures.

He disclosed that the psychological assessment confirmed that the police officer was emotionally stable, while the medical test revealed traces of tobacco and amphetamine in his system.

“During further enquiries, the officer confessed to having taken some illicit drugs,” Abutu said.

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The police spokesperson stated that the disciplinary procedures had been concluded and the officer found culpable of misconduct.

“He was recommended for dismissal and the recommendation was upheld. The Command hereby confirms his dismissal with immediate effect,” he said.

Abutu reiterated that the police remained a disciplined organisation that would not condone acts of indiscipline, unprofessional conduct, or any behaviour capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abutu quoted the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Falade Micheal, as charging officers to uphold discipline, professionalism, accountability, and integrity in the discharge of their duties.