The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the sitting of the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) to review pending disciplinary matters involving 167 senior police officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and other related offences.

According to a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, ” the exercise, which is currently underway at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal accountability, enforce discipline, and uphold professional standards across the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement explained that the “Force Disciplinary Committee, a key internal mechanism, is responsible for the review and determination of cases involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.

According to it, “the process ensures a thorough, transparent, and fair examination of all matters in accordance with extant laws and regulations, with appropriate recommendations to the Police Service Commission.

It pointed out that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to discipline, integrity, and professionalism, noting that no officer found culpable of misconduct would be shielded from due process.

It added that the IGP emphasised that the ongoing disciplinary proceedings form part of broader institutional reforms aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms, promoting ethical conduct, and enhancing public confidence in the Force.

It reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force reiterated its resolve to uphold the highest standards of accountability and service, ensuring that all officers conduct themselves in line with the core values of the profession. (Nigerian Tribune)