The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed allegations that senior police officers paid N5 million each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
An earlier report by Sahara Reporters claimed that some officers allegedly bribed officials of the commission to move from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to ACP.
However, in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the PSC rejected the claim, describing it as false and damaging to the reputation of both the commission and the Nigeria Police Force.
The statement, signed by the commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, said the report was a reckless attempt to tarnish the image of the institution.
According to the commission, promotions from CSP to ACP were conducted in line with established procedures and official guidelines.
The PSC also warned that it is considering legal action against Sahara Reporters over what it described as defamatory claims capable of damaging the credibility of the commission.
“The commission has noted with serious concern a publication alleging that senior officers paid N5 million each to secure promotion to the rank of ACP,” the statement said.
It further insisted that the allegation was completely unfounded and misleading.
The commission also described references made in the report to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police as misleading and an attempt to give weight to what it called a baseless accusation.
Explaining the process, the PSC stated that the Inspector-General of Police only submits recommendations based on available vacancies and officers’ performance, while the final approval of promotions rests solely with the commission.
The commission therefore urged members of the public to ignore the report, reaffirming its commitment to transparent, merit-based promotions and proper oversight of the Nigeria Police Force.
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