Three senior police officers are out of a job, and 16 others have been knocked down in rank. The Police Service Commission approved both actions, citing misconduct as the reason behind the sweeping disciplinary decisions.
The PSC's move signals that accountability measures within the Nigerian police force are being enforced at the highest levels, not just among rank-and-file officers. Senior positions, it turns out, offer no guaranteed shelter when conduct falls short.
What specific offences led to these penalties has not been detailed in the commission's announcement, leaving questions open about the cases behind the numbers.
Originally published by Premium Times.