3 police officers under discipline for misconduct in Akwa-Ibom
By Thompson Yamput
Three Police Officers in Akwa-Ibom State Police Command are under discipline for misconduct and unprofessionalism following a viral video that steered up controversy.
The officers, who are currently under Order room trial are: Insp. Festus James, Insp. Edet Edem and Constable Akpan Lawrence
DSP Timfon John, the Command’s spokesman in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo, said the trio were being charged with Discreditable Conduct, Unlawful and Unnecessary Exercise of Authority while on duty.
“The Commander has taken decisive action against three officers found guilty of professional misconduct, following a viral video that sparked public concern.
“This is in line with our Command’s commitment to discipline, accountability, and respect for citizens’ rights, subjected the officers to an orderly room trial to ensure justice was served.
“After a thorough and fair trial, the Adjudicating Officer found them guilty and recommended the following sanctions:The two Inspectors were reduced in rank to Sergeants.
“The Constable was given a major entry and placed on one (1) month extra fatigue duty,” he said.
John said that the State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Baba Mohammed-Azare, upon reviewing the proceedings, upheld the judgement and futher sent the proceedings to the AIG Zone VI, who also upheld the outcome of the proceedings.
The CP said that the Nigeria Police Force under IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring officers conduct themselves with professionalism.
He assured the public that no act of misconduct from pfficers would be tolerated any longer, and that all erring officers would always be held accountable.
Mohammed-Azare urged citizens to endeavour to report any incidents of police misconduct through the Command’s official channels for necessary actions. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
