The National Industrial Court, Abuja, yesterday heard a case filed against the Nigeria Police Force and the inspector general of police (IGP) by some police officers. The IGP refused to decorate them with their new ranks, which they had been promoted and approved by the Police Service Commission pursuant to its Act.
Counsel representing the claimants in the matter, Barrister Muka’ila Yahaya Mavo, argued and prayed that the court should order the Nigeria Police Force and the inspector general of police to give effect and implement the 19th plenary decision meeting of the Police Service Commission that sat and approved the promotion of 4, 449 police officers.
The decision of the commission was in line with section 6 [1] [a] of the Police Service Commission Act and section 16 [3] [a] of the Police Act.
Yahaya Muka’ila Mavo further argued that this has been the tradition between the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission, and it has been given a judicial flavour by the Supreme Court, which held that the Police Service Commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of all police officers (other than the IG).
Hon. Justice R.B Haastrup has adjourned the case to 18th December 2024.