The Police Service Commission has denied allegations that senior police officers paid N5m each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
A report by Sahara Reporter alleged that officers bribed officials of the commission to secure promotion from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the commission described the claim as unfounded and a reckless attempt to tarnish the image of the commission and the Nigeria Police Force.
It also said it was considering legal action against Sahara Reporters over alleged defamation and damage to the reputation of the commission.
The commission said the promotion of senior officers from CSP to ACP followed due process and established guidelines
