The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday refuted claims of undue delay in the promotion of police inspectors following the 2025 Departmental Selection Board (DSB) exercise.

PSC described a recent online report as misleading, speculative, and based on unverified anonymous sources.

According to a statement issued by Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission reacted to an article titled; “We’ve Done Everything Required’: Police Inspectors Protest Delayed Promotion Months After Passing 2025 Board Exercise.”

The PSC said the publication misrepresented its procedures and falsely portrayed the Commission as being silent and unresponsive.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and merit-based promotions within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), stressing that all promotions are conducted strictly in line with established guidelines and statutory provisions.

According to the Kalu, officers who participated in the 2025 DSB exercise were duly informed through official channels on the status of their evaluations, contrary to claims in the report.

“The assertion of ‘total silence’ or ‘no explanation’ from the PSC or Force Headquarters is incorrect,” the statement said, noting that the Commission maintains comprehensive records of official communications.

Officers with concerns were advised to seek clarification through their respective commands or directly from the PSC.

The Commission also dismissed claims that inspector-level promotions had been deliberately stalled while senior officers were promoted within weeks, explaining that promotions across different ranks follow distinct procedural tracks.

It noted that senior officer promotions often involve fewer candidates and streamlined processes, while inspector-level promotions require more extensive verification due to the larger number of officers involved.

According to the PSC, the 2025 DSB exercise conducted in December 2025 was successfully concluded, and the processing of results is ongoing in line with approved timelines.

The Commission added that efforts had been intensified to finalize and announce the promotions within the coming days, in line with administrative and fiscal requirements.

Addressing suggestions of widespread demoralization among junior officers, the PSC described such claims as speculative and unreflective of the general mood within the Force.

It stated that no formal complaints had been received through institutional channels, urging officers to utilize established grievance procedures rather than resorting to media platforms.

Under the leadership of its chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, and in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, the PSC reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and career progression of all police personnel.

The Commission highlighted its record of promoting thousands of officers in recent years, assuring that due diligence in the promotion process is aimed at ensuring integrity and equity, not delay or neglect.

The PSC further urged media organizations to verify information with the Commission before publishing reports capable of undermining public confidence in national institutions.

Kalu advised members of the public and serving officers seeking accurate information to contact the PSC Public Affairs Section or visit the Commission’s official website: www.psc.gov.ng. (The Nation)

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