Social media violations: Police sanction 10 officers

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The Nigeria Police Force has intensified enforcement of its social media policy, sanctioning no fewer than 10 officers within the last month, PUNCH Metro has learnt.

It was gathered that the disciplinary measures range from dismissal and demotion to severe reprimand and demobilisation.

A senior police source, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, said the actions followed heightened surveillance of officers’ activities on social media platforms.

“The Force is actively monitoring social media platforms and identifying erring officers who are being sanctioned accordingly. Punch