The Police Service Commission (PSC), on Monday, subjected 30 senior police officers to a compulsory promotion examination in Abuja, warning that those who fail the test three times will be retired.

The exercise, held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, involved one Assistant Inspector General of Police, two Commissioners of Police, 11 Deputy Commissioners and 16 Assistant Commissioners.

Chairman of the Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Hashimu Argungu, in a statement, said the exam was now a permanent feature in police career progression.

“This exam is not going anywhere; it has come to stay.

“Any officer that fails it three times will have to go home. We can’t continue to carry people who are not competent,” Argungu said.

He explained that the new system was designed to improve standards in the Nigeria Police Force and restore public confidence.

“The world has changed, it is a skill-driven era.

“If our officers want to rise, they must be ready to show capacity.

“Otherwise, we can’t justify promoting them,”Argungu added.

The PSC Chairman also noted that the Commission was tightening procedures to avoid errors in promotions.

“We are paying attention to details, no dead or retired officer should ever appear on a promotion list again,” Argungu said.

Other commissioners of the PSC, including retired Supreme Court Justice, Paul Adamu Galumje, and retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu, were present during the examination. (The PUNCH)