Police Service Commission Rejects Claims of Graft, Refutes Allegation of N5m Payoff for Assistant Commissioner of Police Promotion

The Police Service Commission has issued a denial of a report claiming that senior officers paid ₦5 million each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, with spokesman Torty Njoku describing the allegations as unfounded and an attempt to tarnish the commission's image.

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The commission's denial, issued in a statement, emphasized that the promotion of senior officers from Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, to ACP followed due process and established guidelines, with the commission conducting its affairs with transparency and adherence to Public Service Rules and best practices.

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The role of the Inspector-General of Police in the promotion process is limited to forwarding recommendations based on vacancy and performance, with the final approval resting solely with the commission, according to the statement.

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The suggestion that the commission operates a 'pay-to-play' system is seen as an insult to the integrity of the Board members, with the commission challenging the online medium to provide verifiable evidence to support their claim of bribery.

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The documents referenced, including the internal police wireless message, only confirm that promotions were approved, which is a routine administrative function, and do not substantiate the allegation of financial transactions.

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The Police Service Commission is inviting the public to disregard the misleading report and has reiterated its commitment to merit-based promotions and oversight of the Nigeria Police Force.

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Any officer or member of the public with credible evidence of misconduct is encouraged to petition the commission directly, rather than relying on sensationalist media narratives.

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The commission is considering legal action against the medium for defamation and damage to the reputation of the commission, according to the statement issued by spokesman Torty Njoku.