One hundred and fifty-one senior officers of the Nigeria Police are now answering to the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over a range of unresolved misconduct cases.
The high-level hearings began on Monday, July 14, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and will continue through Friday, July 25.
The Police officers, ranging from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above, have been summoned from commands and formations across the country.
Their cases are being reviewed in what authorities describe as a “thorough and transparent” process under existing police regulations. The outcomes will be forwarded to the Police Service Commission for final decisions.
The disciplinary proceedings come at a time when the Force is under increasing public scrutiny over abuse of power, extortion, and human rights violations. For many observers, this latest development signals a bid to regain public trust by holding even high-ranking officers to account.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the FDC is “an essential internal structure responsible for adjudicating alleged ethical violations and professional misconduct.”
Adejobi emphasised that the ongoing process reflects the Force’s “resolute commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public confidence.”
Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. “We are determined to instil discipline at every level of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said. “No one is above the law, and any officer found to have breached our professional code will face the consequences.”
While the names of the officers involved have not been made public, sources within the Force suggest the cases cover a broad range of infractions, including dereliction of duty, abuse of office, and violations of the police code of ethics.