The Police Service Commission (PSC) has resolved to ensure that all pending disciplinary matters and appeals before it receive prompt and fair consideration to prevent unjust delays in the career progression of police officers found innocent of wrongdoing.
According to a press release on Sunday, October 19, 2025, signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, this commitment was reaffirmed during the Commission’s ongoing plenary meeting held over the weekend at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, where 24 appeals and one pending disciplinary matter were conclusively decided.
Among the key decisions, the PSC dismissed petitions against Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi Dali, mni, over allegations of falsified records and irregularities in his service documents. The Commission described the petitions, allegedly from anonymous concerned senior officers from Adamawa State, as frivolous.
The PSC also declared that the warning letter earlier issued to DIG Dali, which did not emanate from the Commission, was null and void, and it quashed the purported reversal of his date of birth from April 10, 1967, to April 10, 1966.
In another case, the Commission reviewed and approved the reinstatement of ACP Ejiofor Grace Obiageli, who was compulsorily retired following the September 8, 2023, incident at Old Netim Division, Akamkpa, Cross River State. Her reinstatement takes effect from the date of her retirement, with instructions that she be properly placed at par with her peers.
The Commission further exonerated ACP Muhammad Awwal Yunusa from a punishment of severe reprimand, restored the rank of CSP Ihekandu Allwell Okwuonu, and reinstated him in line with his date of retirement. SP Clement Awoyemi’s date of reinstatement was adjusted, while ASPs Bamiselu Oluwaseun, Ahmed Monday, and Imoohi Doora were all reinstated.
Chairman of the Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, emphasized that the PSC will henceforth expedite disciplinary reviews to ensure that officers found guilty are duly sanctioned, while those cleared of wrongdoing can continue with their careers unhindered. He stressed that the Commission would not impede the professional advancement of any officer not found culpable of misconduct.
Meanwhile, at the commencement of its second plenary session on Thursday, the Commission also approved several promotions. These included the appointment of a Deputy Inspector General of Police, the promotion of one Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General, and several other officers across various commands.
Those promoted include SP Omenihu Obinna, Commander of the Anti-Cult Unit, Abia State Command; DSP Bankole Olajide Joseph, Commander, Bank Guard, Lagos State Command; and Ede Stella Ukamaka of the Police Hospital, Awka, Anambra State. Others are Omeife Bethrand Emeka of 45 PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Nnamdi Nwoba, O/C Surveillance, Ubakala Division, Abia State Command, all confirmed as Assistant Superintendents of Police.
ASP Adeyemi Adeola, Chief of Staff to the Chairman of one of the Lagos State Task Forces, was also elevated to the rank of DSP.
