The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua, and Assistance Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa from the exercise of the powers and functions of their respective offices with effect from 14th February 2022.
It was reported that both officers were working under the suspended DCP Abba Kyari in the Intelligence Response Team of the Force Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force. According to PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, “they were also alleged to be involved in the current cocaine seizure and transfer to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.”
The Commission’s decision was contained in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, dated February 16, 2022, and signed by Justice Clara B. Ogunbiyi, retired Justice of the Supreme court and Honourable Commissioner 1 in the Commission for the Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, retired Inspector General of Police.
The Commission stated that in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406, it approved the suspension of the officers” until the outcome of the investigation into the allegations leveled against them.”
“The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru who is currently at large whenever his arrest is effected to enable it to take necessary action.”
