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  "id": 18164436,
  "title": "PSC Dismisses Three Senior Police Officers, Demotes 16, Sanctions 42 Others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/psc-dismisses-three-senior-police-officers-demotes-16-sanctions-42",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:02:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/04/psc-dismisses-three-senior-police-officers-demotes-16-sanctions-42-others/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken disciplinary action against several senior police officers following serious misconduct. Three officers were dismissed, while 16 were demoted, 21 received severe reprimands, and two were given ordinary reprimands. Of note, three officers were cleared of wrongdoing, and some who were previously suspended were reinstated. The decision was made at the Commission's Plenary meeting, presided over by DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu. DIG Argungu reaffirmed the Commission's stance on zero tolerance for corruption, human rights abuses, and meddling in land and civil matters. He also commended various Board Members for their dedication and commitment.",
  "summary": "Linus Aleke in Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers following established cases of serious misconduct and behaviour unbecoming of officers of",
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        "title": "PSC dismisses three senior police officers, demotes 16 others",
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        "title": "PSC dismisses three senior police officers, demotes 16",
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