The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences.
The exercise, currently underway at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is being handled by the Force Disciplinary Committee.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the move forms part of efforts to strengthen internal accountability and enforce discipline within the Force.
According to him, the committee is responsible for reviewing cases involving officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.
He explained that the process is designed to ensure a thorough, transparent and fair assessment of all cases in line with existing laws and regulations, with recommendations to be forwarded to the Police Service Commission.
Placid said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had reiterated the Force’s commitment to professionalism, integrity and discipline.
He added that the IGP stressed that any officer found culpable would not be shielded from due process.
The police spokesman further noted that the ongoing proceedings were part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms, promoting ethical conduct and restoring public confidence in the Force.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the police to upholding high standards of accountability and ensuring that officers conduct themselves in line with the core values of the profession.
