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Ekiti police sack officer over alleged misconduct
The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed a police sergeant, Osayingbemi Temitope, following his alleged involvement in an incident linked to illicit drug use.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday in Ado-Ekiti.
According to Abutu, the dismissed officer was seen in a viral video “behaving erratically” in Ikole-Ekiti on May 9 after allegedly taking illicit substances.
He stated that the command immediately subjected the officer to medical and psychological examinations while internal disciplinary actions were also initiated against him.
He disclosed that the psychological assessment confirmed that the officer was emotionally stable, while the medical test revealed traces of tobacco and amphetamine in his system.
“During further enquiries, the officer confessed to having taken some illicit drugs,” Abutu said.
The command’s spokesperson stated that the disciplinary procedures had been concluded and the officer was found culpable of misconduct.
“He was recommended for dismissal, and the recommendation was upheld. The Command hereby confirms his dismissal with immediate effect,” he said.
Abutu reiterated that the police remained a disciplined organisation that would not condone acts of indiscipline, unprofessional conduct or any behaviour capable of tarnishing the image of the force.
He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Falade Michael, charged officers and men of the command to uphold discipline, professionalism, accountability and integrity in the discharge of their duties. (NAN)
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