Professional Misconduct: 151Police Officers Face Force Disciplinary Committee
In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police in a statement issued said the exercise which commenced on Monday, 14th July will continue till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The statement read “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.
”The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force.
“He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust.
“The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within”, the statement noted.
