The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a constable in Taraba State after he was caught stealing a goat. The dismissal of PC Usman Mohammed marks a definitive Badge’s Stain, following a swift disciplinary procedure that highlights the force’s zero-tolerance policy for officer misconduct, no matter the scale.
A police constable in Taraba was dismissed for stealing a goat.
The officer was identified as PC Usman Mohammed, the dismissal followed a disciplinary procedure and It was approved by the Police Act and Regulation. The officer’s offence was categorised under the Police Act’s First Schedule.
All official items, including his ID card, must be retrieved and His salary will be stopped, and his records updated to reflect the dismissal.
The swift action taken by the Nigerian Police sends a clear message about accountability. The constable’s crime, while seemingly minor, resulted in a permanent Badge’s Stain, demonstrating the high cost of betraying public trust.