The Police Service Commission (PSC) has set up a committee to probe online report alleging that police officers pay up to $10,000 as bribe to get promotion.
The Head Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani disclosed in a statement, Thursday in Abuja that commission found the report embarrassing.
Ani said the report had claimed that some police officers gave a $10,000 bribe to get special promotion from the PSC.
According to him, the report quoted one Chijioke Okonkwo, as making the claim in a petition on behalf of some aggrieved senior police officers.
The PSC spokesman said even though the said Chijoike Okonkwo did not indicate his rank, the commission would welcome further details on the allegations.
“The commission has set up a panel of investigation, comprising both members of the commission and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate these allegations.
“Aggrieved officers should avail themselves of the existence of this investigative panel and come forward with substantiated proof that could aid the investigation.
“The commission insists that those found wanting in the course of investigation will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
The PSC spokesman however warned that the commission would not tolerate frivolous and fictitious media claims, admonishing officers and men of the police to always follow approved lines of communication.
Ani added that the commission had directed the police to unravel the identity of the said Chijioke Okonkwo for appropriate interrogation.
He assured that the new PSC Chairman, Solomon Arase, has been working to harmonise and improve the services of both the commission and the Police.
