The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, has reiterated that the recruitment process into the Nigeria Police was not for sale neither could it be influenced.
IGP Alkali Baba added unequivocally that the recruitment process of the Nigeria Police Force was merit-based and not subject to the whims and caprices of any individual or groups of persons irrespective of their position or status in the society.
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The Police boss said this, in a statement issued, on Sunday, by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr. Olumuyiwa Adejobi where he added that, “the recruitment process comprised a physical screening of all applicants who had expressed interest in serving with the Force by filling the application form online, which is totally free; a Computer-Based Test (CBT), set and organised by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for all who met the legal requirements for the physical screening exercise as provided by the Police Act 2020; and a Medical Screening of all applicants who passed the CBT Examination to confirm their fitness to take up the policing duty.
“Those who have successfully passed these processes are collated, and an equal number of them, prioritising the best amongst them, per Local Government Area (LGA), are selected to form part of the Police Constable Intake for a particular year, including the just concluded 2021 intake.
“The process ensures that only those suited for the job are amongst the final individuals from whom the required 10,000 would be selected.
“It is, therefore, surprising and misinforming to read in the news from some quarters that the recruitment of Police Recruits, was influenced and facilitated by some individuals to suit their interest for whatever reasons best known to them.
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“He, therefore, urged the general public to disregard comments ascribing glory for the efforts of young men and women who burnt the midnight candle and exerted all effort to emerge successful in the police screening exercise to some individuals for their pecuniary reasons or gains”.
The statement said that the police boss vowed to continually intensify efforts in upholding the sanctity and standards of modern policing in the Nigeria Police Force.
