The Nigeria Police Force command in Ekiti State has dismissed a police sergeant, Osayingbemi Temitope, following an internal disciplinary process linked to alleged illicit drug use.
Command spokesperson Sunday Abutu disclosed the development in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti, saying the officer was seen in a viral video allegedly behaving erratically in Ikole-Ekiti on May 9.
According to the police, the officer was immediately subjected to medical and psychological assessments, alongside internal disciplinary procedures. The command said the psychological evaluation found him emotionally stable, while medical tests reportedly detected traces of tobacco and amphetamine.
Abutu added that the officer later admitted to taking illicit substances during the investigation.
Following the completion of disciplinary proceedings, the officer was found culpable of misconduct and recommended for dismissal, a decision the command said has now taken immediate effect.
The police reiterated their commitment to discipline and professionalism, stating that misconduct and actions capable of damaging the image of the force would not be tolerated.
Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Falade Micheal, also urged officers to uphold accountability, integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
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