The Nigeria Police Pressure is intensifying its inner crackdown on misconduct as 167 senior officers face disciplinary proceedings over alleged breaches {of professional} conduct.
The Pressure Disciplinary Committee (FDC) has commenced sittings at Pressure Headquarters, Abuja, as a part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, implement self-discipline, and reinforce skilled requirements inside the establishment.
In a press release shared on its official social media deal with on April 21, 2026, the Pressure confirmed that the officers beneath evaluation, drawn from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above, are being investigated for numerous infractions.
“The Nigeria Police Pressure has commenced the sitting of the Pressure Disciplinary Committee (FDC) to evaluation pending disciplinary issues involving 100 and sixty-seven (167) senior law enforcement officials over alleged breaches {of professional} conduct and different associated offences.
The train, which is at the moment underway on the Pressure Headquarters, Abuja, is a part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inner accountability, implement self-discipline, and uphold skilled requirements throughout the Nigeria Police Pressure. The Pressure Disciplinary Committee, a key inner mechanism, is liable for the evaluation and dedication of instances involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.
The method ensures an intensive, clear, and honest examination of all issues in accordance with extant legal guidelines and laws, with acceptable suggestions to the Police Service Fee.
The Inspector-Basic of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, reaffirmed the dedication of the Nigeria Police Pressure to self-discipline, integrity, and professionalism, noting that no officer discovered culpable of misconduct might be shielded from due course of.
The IGP emphasised that the continued disciplinary proceedings type a part of broader institutional reforms aimed toward strengthening inner management mechanisms, selling moral conduct, and enhancing public confidence within the Pressure.
The Nigeria Police Pressure reiterates its resolve to uphold the very best requirements of accountability and repair, guaranteeing that each one officers conduct themselves in step with the core values of the career.”
The efforts to boost self-discipline within the Police Pressure have been a core coverage for the not too long ago appointed Inspector Basic of Police, Tunji Disu, who has declared zero tolerance for indiscipline.
The Nigerian Police Pressure, which is continually beneath intense public scrutiny, has suffered a nasty picture from the actions of some officers who’ve been captured breaking the legislation by harassing civilians. In a current launch, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijanni Fatai, stated no policeman has the suitable to test anybody’s telephone. He additionally restated the Excessive Court docket judgement which declared that it’s lawful for a police man to be recorded through the course of his responsibility. This was in a bid to deal with the incessant complaints of policemen concentrating on younger Nigerians, checking their telephones, and extorting them.
The disciplinary measures taken in opposition to 167 senior officers sign an try by the Inspector Basic of Police to scrub up the power and achieve some public belief.
Erizia Rubyjeana
Times Nigeria