Former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written a petition to Police Service Commission (PSC), accusing Kaduna state police command of misconduct.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a letter dated September 8 and addressed to the PSC chairman, el-Rufai described the behaviour of the commissioner of police and some officers as unlawful and unconstitutional.
The petition reads, “I am writing as a citizen of Nigeria and former governor of Kaduna State to formally lodge this complaint and demand an immediate, impartial, and exhaustive investigation into the unlawful and unconstitutional conduct of the Commissioner of Police (‘the Commissioner’) and some officers of the Kaduna State Police Command.”
EL-Rufai explained that his petition was meant to support the PSC in upholding discipline and ensuring ethical standards in the force.
He said, “I submit this petition with a profound sense of responsibility as a citizen of Nigeria and a public servant who has served our nation at national and subnational levels, including dedicating eight years to improving Kaduna State for all its residents.”
“I am motivated by concern for the Nigerian Police Force, which, despite its challenges, remains the primary law enforcement institution in the country. It is the duty of all citizens not only to support it but also to ensure that the Commission can exercise its regulatory powers to enforce discipline and promote ethical conduct among all police officers at all times.”
“The egregious conduct of some bad eggs that serve interests other than those conferred by law in Section 4 of the Police Act, 2020, negatively affects the image of the police and undermines public confidence in its leadership.”
The petition comes amid rising friction between el-Rufai and the Kaduna government. On September 4, the state police command invited the ex-Governor and six African Democratic Congress (ADC) members for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. He was directed to report on Monday, September 8.
