Odita Sunday 
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has denied allegations that senior police officers paid ₦5 million each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
Head, Protocol and Public Affairs of the Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
“The Commission categorically denies these unfounded allegations in their entirety and describes the report as a reckless attempt to tarnish the image of both the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
Kalu explained that the promotion of officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police followed due process and established guidelines.
According to him, the Police Service Commission remains the statutory body responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of police officers, except the Inspector-General of Police.
“The Police Service Commission conducts its affairs with the highest level of transparency and adherence to the Public Service Rules and best practices,” he said.
He described the reference to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police in the report as misleading.
“The reference in the report to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police is mischievous and calculated to lend false credence to a baseless story,” Kalu stated.
He explained that while the Inspector-General of Police forwards recommendations for promotion based on vacancy and performance, final approval rests with the Commission.
Kalu challenged the publication to provide evidence to back its allegation.
“We challenge Sahara Reporters to provide verifiable evidence to support their claim of bribery rather than relying on hearsay from ‘insider sources’,” he said.
He urged the public to disregard the report and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to merit-based promotion processes.
Kalu also disclosed that the Commission is considering legal action against the online platform for defamation.
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