THE Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of four members of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The confirmation followed the approval of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs as presented by its Chairman, Sen. Abdulhamid Malam-Madori. Presenting the report, Malam-Madori listed the members of the PSC to include: Justice Paul Galumje … Read more
By Ebinum Samuel No fewer than 15 police officers recently retired by the Police Service Commission, PSC, over “date of appointment” have debunked some misleading media reports alleging that they were sacked over corruption and falsification of age. Rising from a meeting held at the nation’s capital, Abuja, some of the affected police officers retired … Read more
THE Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC) has reportedly suspended the promotion of Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) due to multiple corruption allegations against him, SaharaReporters has learnt. According to a source, the final straw was the recent case of a businessman from Abia State who … Read more
THE directive stated that officers should refresh their knowledge in professional studies, as they will be tested on core policing competencies. The Nigerian Police Service Commission (POLSCOM) has announced the schedule for the promotion examination and interactive session for senior officers seeking advancement from Commissioner of Police (CP) to Assistant Inspector General of Police … Read more
THE Police Service Commission rose from its first extraordinary Meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior Police Officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age. The Commission at its 24th Plenary Meeting of 27th and 28th September 2017 had approved that the … Read more
…Argungu Calls for Dedication and commitment to duty The Police Service Commission today, Thursday, January 16th 2025, approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command. The Commission also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. The Commissioners of … Read more
THE Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers. The Commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Wednesday, confirmed that a total of 8,053 senior police officers, including 1,348 Superintendents of Police, were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police. Ani added that 876 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) were … Read more
THE leadership of the Police Service Commission yesterday, Wednesday, August 21st, met with the visiting leadership of the Police Trust Fund and decided to forge a productive partnership which the two Organisations confirmed ” is critical to the future of the nation’s security architecture”. The two Institutions noted that they play vital roles in ensuring … Read more
WE, the undersigned civil society organisations in Nigeria, received with serious concern the decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr. Solomon Arase. We note that the State House Press Release dated June 10, 2024 through which the removal was announced did not disclose any reason … Read more
● 15 new CPs, 36 DCPs, 61 ACPs also approved THE Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar as Deputy Inspector General of Police. He was until his appointment the AIG in charge of Zone 14 Katsina. He will represent the North East Geopolitical zone in the Police Management Team, … Read more