Police dismiss constable, sanction others in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has said that 18 of its personnel have faced disciplinary measures in 2024, with one of them being dismissed

The Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad made this known at a press conference to give an account of the Command’s activities and operations for 2024.

According to him: “We have actively addressed instances of professional misconduct within our Command from January 2024 to date. A total of 18 personnel have undergone internal disciplinary measures, demonstrating our dedication to maintaining high operational standards.

“This includes the dismissal of one Police Constable, rank reductions for four officers, issuance of warning letters to six personnel, and reprimands for four others.”

Auwal said that the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and the Police Public Relations Department have played a critical role in addressing public complaints about the misconduct of the officers and men.

“During this timeframe, we received 10 complaints, all of which were meticulously investigated. Our efforts culminated in the recovery of N784,000 from the implicated officers, which has been duly returned to the affected victims.”

He said that the Police remained steadfast in its commitment to continuing internal disciplinary procedures for personnel who do not uphold the established standards, thereby ensuring accountability and fostering continuous improvement in service delivery.

He said that the Command is fully prepared and equipped for 2025 and would deploy further strategies to safeguard lives and property while building upon the successes achieved in 2024.

He appreciated residents of Bauchi State and security agencies, quasi-security outfits, traditional and religious institutions for their cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force and steadfast support in fostering a safer state.

“To the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Bauchi State Command, I commend your professionalism, dedication, and sacrifices. Your contributions have been pivotal to our successes,” he said.

He commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his support and commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force in the state.