The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed Sergeant Osayingbemi Temitope after he tested positive for illicit drugs and was found culpable in internal disciplinary proceedings.
The Command said the officer’s dismissal took immediate effect following the conclusion of psychological and medical tests, as well as disciplinary procedures.
According to the Command, the incident occurred on May 9, 2026, in Ikole-Ekiti, after the officer was seen behaving erratically in a video that circulated on social media. He was allegedly under the influence of illicit drugs at the time.
Medical tests showed the officer tested positive for tobacco and amphetamine, while a psychological evaluation found him emotionally stable. The officer also confessed to taking illicit drugs during questioning.
“The Command states that the Force remains a disciplined organization, and will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, unprofessional practice or any act that could ridicule the image of the Force,” the statement read.
Commissioner of Police CP Falade Adegoroye Michael urged officers to uphold discipline, professionalism, accountability, integrity and dedication to protecting lives and property.
The statement was signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, ANIPR.
