Police commission rejects promotion of 179 ASPs

The Police Service Commission, on Wednesday, announced the withholding of the promotion of 179 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). It explained that their promotion was rejected because 176 of the affected officers had already retired, while the remaining three were dead. The spokesman of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, who made the announcement via a statement, […]

The Police Service Commission, on Wednesday, announced the withholding of the promotion of 179 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).

It explained that their promotion was rejected because 176 of the affected officers had already retired, while the remaining three were dead.

The spokesman of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, who made the announcement via a statement, said the affected officers were unfit for the promotion exercise.

Ani also disclosed that 952 ASPs were elevated to the next rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

“The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. 

“The Commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another 3 suspected to have died.

He noted that the PSC has already conveyed its decision to the Inspector-General of Police for implementation.