Jalingo, Taraba State – The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Police Constable Usman Mohammed, who was serving in the Mutum Biyu Division of the Taraba State Command, after he was found guilty of stealing a goat.
According to an official signal from the Commissioner of Police, DFA Jalingo, to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Mutum Biyu, the dismissal followed proper disciplinary procedures and was approved under the Police Act and Regulation 370, Cap 389 of the 2010 Laws of the Federation, as amended.
The offence falls under Paragraph ‘E’ of the First Schedule of the Police Act, which lists serious misconducts that can lead to immediate termination.
Following the decision, police authorities ordered that all items issued to the dismissed officer — including his police identification card — be collected. His salary will also be stopped, and his official records will be updated to reflect his dismissal.
The Taraba Police Command emphasized that the action was taken to maintain discipline and integrity within the force, warning that any officer found engaging in criminal acts will face similar consequences.
