The Police have revealed that 151 senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday said the exercise commenced on Monday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He noted: “In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, 151 senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.
“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 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 line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.”
Adejobi stressed that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force.
He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force would not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.