The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday announced the conclusion of 25 disciplinary cases, including 24 appeals and one pending matter at a plenary session in Abuja.
Out of the cases reviewed, eight police officers were pardoned, reinstated, or relieved of disciplinary sanctions, following deliberations by the commission .
In a statement by the PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission dismissed the petition against Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi Dali, mni, who was accused of falsifying his date of enlistment and other irregularities.
According to Ani, Dali described the petition purportedly written by “anonymous concerned senior officers from Adamawa State” as “frivolous.”
The commission declared that “the warning letter issued to DIG Dali, did not originate from the PSC, was null and void, emphasizing its exclusive authority on police discipline.
“It also quashed the reversal of his date of birth from April 10, 1967, to April 10, 1966, which had been made through a signal.”
During the session, he said the PSC reviewed the compulsory retirement of ACP Ejiofor Grace Obiageli, which followed the tragic events of September 8, 2023, at Old Netim Division, Akamkpa, Cross River State.
After deliberation, he said the Commission “approved her reinstatement from the date of her retirement and directed that she be properly placed to be at par with her mates.”
Similarly, the PSC freed ACP Muhammad Awwal Yunusa from the punishment of severe reprimand and restored the rank of CSP Ihekandu Allwell Okwuonu, reinstating him subject to his retirement date.
In the same light, SP Clement Awoyemi was granted an adjustment of his reinstatement date, while ASP Bamiselu Oluwaseun, ASP Ahmed Monday, and ASP Imoohi Doora were all reinstated.
Speaking after the meeting, PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd.), assured that the Commission would henceforth “ensure that pending disciplinary matters are treated with despatch so that those found culpable are made to face the consequences while those exonerated are freed to continue with their career progression.”
He stressed that the Commission “will not at any time impede the career progression of any officer who is not found guilty of any misdemeanour.”
Meanwhile, at the start of its second plenary meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Commission approved the promotion of deserving police officers, including the appointment of a new Deputy Inspector General of Police and the promotion of one Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General (AIG).
Among those elevated were SP Omenihu Obinna, Commander of the Anti-Cult Unit, Abia State Command; and DSP Bankole Olajide Joseph, Commander of the Bank Guard, Lagos State Command.
Others confirmed as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) included Ede Stella Ukamaka of the Police Hospital, Awka, Omeife Bethrand Emeka of 45 PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Nnamdi Nwoba, O/C Surveillance, Ubakala Division, Abia State Command.
ASP Adeyemi Adeola, Chief of Staff to the Chairman of one of the Task Forces in Lagos State, was promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
The PSC further reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, professionalism, and transparent disciplinary oversight within the Nigeria Police Force.
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