The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Felix Uyanna, said he approved their dismissal on Wednesday having found them guilty of corrupt practices.
In a statement in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Uyanna said the punitive measure was in consonance with the pursuit of Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, mission to promote an efficient and a disciplined workforce, and to rid the Force of bad eggs.
He said the offence of corruption was contrary to Paragraph ‘C’ while discreditable conduct was contrary to Section ‘E’ (I) & (II) CAP 359 of the First Schedule of Police Act and Regulations 370 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990.
Nyanna added, “The dismissal of the two constables, who had earlier been tried and found guilty in an orderly room trial, is in accordance with Regulation 371 of the aforementioned Act.
“While the command will continue to commend the dedication, commitment, forthrightness and gallantry of its officers and men as a form of motivation, the recalcitrant and black sheep will equally be shown the way out to serve as deterrent to others”.
The dismissed constables have been identified as Famiwole Tolulope with Force Number 446106 PC and Olotu Tope with Force Number 448477 PC.
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