IGP Disu Fights ‘Cash-For-Rank’: Resit Exam Ordered for Sidelined Senior Police Officers

By: Abudu Olalekan

Corruption? It’s been a persistent headache for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), especially when it comes to promotions. But now, it seems Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu is finally taking a real swing at it. He’s just ordered a special resit promotion exam – and an interactive session, mind you – for senior officers. You know, the ones who supposedly got overlooked, perhaps even shoved aside, in past promotion rounds.

We got our hands on a confidential police message – dated March 16, 2026 – that landed with Reportersroom. It spills the beans: the Police Service Commission (PSC) is rescheduling this whole thing. This isn’t just for anyone; we’re talking about Deputy Commissioners (DCPs), Assistant Commissioners (ACPs), Chief Superintendents (CSPs), and Superintendents (SPs). The ones who, let’s just say, ‘didn’t quite make it’ in the December 2025 and March 2026 promotion cycles.

Sources close to the situation, speaking to Reportersroom on Wednesday, didn’t mince words. They claim these senior officers weren’t just ‘overlooked’; they were victims of a sophisticated bribery ring. A scheme, allegedly, run right under former IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s nose, possibly even with the nod from high-ranking PSC officials. Think about it: deserving officers pushed aside, their careers in limbo, while junior colleagues who shelled out big bucks jumped the queue. It was a mess.

Now, IGP Disu, he’s stepping in. The word is he’s looking to “reconsider and rectify” these glaring injustices. Giving these sidelined officers a proper, transparent shot at finally earning the ranks they deserve.

This isn’t some casual gathering either. The official signal, straight from the Nigeria Police Force Secretary, tells all commands to release these officers. And get this, they’re not just showing up – they’re “strongly advised to refresh their memories” on all the essentials: professional studies, law, you name it. The IGP isn’t taking any chances. He’s ordered tight security for the exercise. We’re talking twelve neatly turned-out armed men from the AIGPOL MOPOL for escort duty, plus two serviceable Hilux vans from the transport wing (TRANSFOR), ready and waiting at the FHQ Parade Ground by 6 AM. Serious business.

So, when’s this all going down? Mark your calendars: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. The venue? The Hon. Chairman’s Conference Room, up on the 6th Floor of the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. And a quick note for those attending: standard uniform is a must – black jacket, beret, and yes, your swagger cane.

This wireless message, stamped “M/IMMEDIATE” and “CONFIDENTIAL,” it’s not just another memo. It underscores just how crucial this whole reconsideration process is for rebuilding morale among the officers. Ultimately? This is Disu’s direct shot at flushing out that ugly “cash-for-rank” culture, the one everyone says ran rampant under the last administration. It’s about bringing back seniority. It’s about bringing back merit. That’s what the NPF needs.