Police service commission latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Police Service Commission (PSC) in Nigeria:

Recent Appointments

• The PSC has appointed 10 new Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 24 new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to fill vacancies in the Nigeria Police Force. (Source: Vanguard, March 2023)
• The Commission has also appointed 12 new Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 24 new Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to fill vacancies in the Force. (Source: The Nation, February 2023)

Reforms and Initiatives

• The PSC has launched a new initiative to improve the welfare and well-being of police officers, including the provision of better housing, healthcare, and education for their children. (Source: ThisDay, January 2023)
• The Commission has also introduced a new policy to promote transparency and accountability in the police force, including the establishment of a whistleblower protection policy and a complaints mechanism. (Source: The Punch, December 2022)

Corruption and Misconduct

• The PSC has dismissed 12 police officers for various forms of misconduct, including corruption, extortion, and human rights abuses. (Source: The Guardian, March 2023)
• The Commission has also suspended 15 police officers for alleged corruption and other forms of misconduct. (Source: Premium Times, February 2023)

Training and Capacity Building

• The PSC has approved the training of 10,000 police officers in various areas, including intelligence gathering, forensic science, and crisis management. (Source: Leadership, January 2023)
• The Commission has also partnered with the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) to provide training and capacity building for police officers in areas such as cybercrime and counter-terrorism. (Source: The Nation, December 2022)

Other News

• The PSC has expressed concern over the increasing rate of police brutality and human rights abuses in the country, and has called for greater accountability and transparency in the police force. (Source: The Punch, March 2023)
• The Commission has also called for greater support for police officers, including the provision of better equipment and resources, to enable them to effectively carry out their duties. (Source: Vanguard, February 2023)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news and updates from the Police Service Commission, and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.