{"id":240403,"date":"2026-01-27T07:15:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/female-police-officer-demoted-for-violating-social-media-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:15:39","slug":"female-police-officer-demoted-for-violating-social-media-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/female-police-officer-demoted-for-violating-social-media-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Female police officer demoted for violating social media policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"the-post\">\n<p><!-- .entry-header-outer \/--><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-area\">\n<div class=\"featured-area-inner\">\n<figure class=\"single-featured-image\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A female police officer, Anemena Favour has been demoted from the rank of Sergeant to corporal for violating the Nigeria Police Force\u2019s policy on the use of social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to Sahara Reporters, Favour, with force number 068919 and attached to a Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 25 in Asaba, Delta State, was demoted over what the police described as \u201cdiscreditable conduct\u201d and disobedience of lawful orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Problem began for Favour after she conducted a live TikTok broadcast dressed in the police uniform \u2013 a violation of established regulations and conduct of officers within the force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It was gathered from police sources that Favour is facing disciplinary action which is a sequel to a review of an orderly-room proceeding by the Department of Finance and Administration at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Found guilty under Paragraphs E(iii) and F of Police Regulation 370, Act 2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2020, the female officer was immediately demoted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A police source said, \u201cThe defaulter was found guilty as charged.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He also said that the DFA upheld the sanctions meted to Favour \u2013 including the demotion of rank \u2013 which is aimed at serving as a deterrent to other officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He added that all relevant departments within the Police Force have been directed to update their files to reflect Favour\u2019s new tank.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content \/--><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A female police officer, Anemena Favour has been demoted from the rank of Sergeant to corporal for violating the Nigeria Police Force\u2019s policy on the use of social media. 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