Force remain sacrosanct and would be thoroughly followed in the ongoing
Police recruitment screening exercise.
According to a statement signed by Force Spokesman,DCP Frank Mba, “the
IGP’s reassurance became necessary following news reports making the
rounds in some sections of the media that the IGP has suspended the
entry requirement for candidates who applied to join the Nigeria Police
Force as Police constables in the ongoing recruitment screening
exercise.
“The IGP, while noting that no one has the powers to alter the
conditions for recruitment into the Force – these, having been clearly
provided for in Sections 71 – 75 and other relevant sections of the
Police Act and Regulations – stated that all candidates who successfully
completed the online recruitment registration exercise were invited for
physical and credential screening from 24th August 2020 to 6th September
2020 at various venues in States across the Federation and the FCT.
“The screening Officers have been directed to allow all the applicants
to participate in the exercise and to recommend their suitability or
otherwise in the spirit of transparency, accountability, and fair
hearing using the already established benchmarks as contained in the
Act.
“The IGP has commended the Screening Officers for the hitch-free
take-off of the screening exercise at various locations nationwide. He
calls on them to uphold a high level of professionalism and observe
necessary caution in line with the COVID-19 prevention regulations
throughout the period of the exercise.
“Meanwhile, as part of conscious efforts to deepen the integrity of the
recruitment process, observers and monitors from the Ministry of Police
Affairs, the Police Service Commission, and the Federal Character
Commission have been invited to provide oversights toward ensuring a
credible exercise.”