Afeez HanafiThe Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it has dismissed nine policemen found culpable of various offences. Twenty five other cops were reportedly demoted for offences bordering on gross insubordination, incivility and drunkenness, among others. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti, 60 rank and files also faced disciplinary action for misconduct. “Twenty five were reduced in rank for offences ranging from gross insubordination, drunkenness, incivility to members of the public and leaving (their) beat. “A total of 60 inspectors and rank and files were awarded the punishments of major and minor entries.

Source: Punch January 02, 2018 11:21 UTC