151 senior police officer have been summoned before various Force Disciplinary Committees over various pending disciplinary matters.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyuwa Adejobi, the step is “towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards”.
According to him, “the exercise commenced on Monday, 14th July till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja”.
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 (PSC),” Adejobi stated.
He reiterated the resolve of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirming 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,” Adejobi said in the statement.
Recall that some top serving and retired police officers have been charged to court by the Force Headquarters over age falsification and forgery of official documents.
Those facing trial included IGP Idowu Owohunwa, a former PSO to the IGP; ACP Simon Lough, SAN, the former Police Director of Legal Services, among others.
