*Want candidates to check application status on recruitment portal

The Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with the Police Service Commission (PSC) have advised all candidates in the ongoing 2021 recruitment exercise for Police Constables, who applied and attended the physical screening exercise, to check their recruitment status and print their Computer Based Test (CBT) examination slip, if qualified for the next stage of the exercise.

The Police added that the examinatioin slip would grant them access to the CBT Examinations scheduled to hold between April 20 and 21, 2022 at designated centres in the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

A statement by the Acting Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, also disclosed that the CBT examinations printout will show specific examination dates, times, and designated locations for each candidate within the States/FCT.

Adejobi added that detailed and specific guidelines for each State will be announced by the Police Public Relations Officers in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

He also stated that  successful candidates for the next stage can check their application status on
https://www.policerecruitment.gov.ng accordingly.

The acting Force spokesman also quoted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),  Usman Alkali Baba, as  reiterating  that the recruitment exercise is absolutely free of charge and without any pecuniary obligation, saying that the IGP also assured that the process will be conducted in the best tradition of transparency and accountability.

He added that the IGP also advised the applicants to be wary of online imposters, scammers, and other criminal elements who might want to take advantage of the recruitment process to dupe innocent applicants, saying that all complaints can be channeled through 08100004507 or support@policerecruitment.gov.ng.

Adejobi further quoted the IGP as warning that anyone found wanting in the recruitment execise will be arrested and prosecuted.