The Nigeria Police Force has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against 151 of its senior officers as part of a sweeping internal accountability drive aimed at upholding professionalism and rooting out ethical violations within its ranks.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi announced that the internal hearings began on Monday, July 14, and are scheduled to continue until Friday, July 25, 2025. The sessions are being held at the IGP Smart Conference Hall located at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Adejobi disclosed that the implicated officers, who hold ranks from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above, were drawn from various commands and specialized units across the country. They are facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), an internal oversight body tasked with investigating and adjudicating allegations of misconduct against senior personnel.
According to the police spokesman, the accused officers are being investigated for a variety of infractions, ranging from violations of professional ethics to breaches of internal rules and conduct guidelines.
“The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above,” Adejobi said in the statement.
The disciplinary hearings mark a significant step in the Force’s ongoing reforms and are part of broader efforts to enhance integrity, ensure accountability, and instill discipline at the highest levels of the police hierarchy.
Adejobi emphasized that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, remains firmly committed to fostering a culture of ethical behavior and zero tolerance for any form of professional misconduct within the Force. He reiterated that the Nigeria Police under the current leadership will not turn a blind eye to indiscipline, especially among its senior officers who are expected to lead by example.
The Force Disciplinary Committee is expected to assess each case based on its merits, review available evidence, and recommend sanctions where necessary, in accordance with established disciplinary protocols and police regulations.
Observers see this development as a bold attempt to cleanse the upper ranks of the Nigeria Police Force and restore public confidence in an institution that has long battled criticisms over issues of corruption, brutality, and abuse of power. The outcome of the ongoing proceedings is likely to serve as a litmus test for the current administration’s resolve to implement meaningful reforms within the nation’s security apparatus.
See the full statement below:
151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters. The exercise commenced on Monday, 14th July, and will run until Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in accordance with existing police regulations and disciplinary procedures, leading to a final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.
The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust. The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintain an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
16TH JULY, 2025.
What you should know
The Nigeria Police Force has launched internal disciplinary proceedings against 151 senior officers accused of various forms of misconduct.
The officers are currently appearing before the Force Disciplinary Committee, which is tasked with reviewing evidence and recommending sanctions.
The hearings are part of a broader reform effort championed by IGP Kayode Egbetokun to restore discipline and accountability in the police system.
