Nigeria Police Force raises alarm over alleged corruption in recent police constables recruitment, with ineligible candidates included in the final list. Investigation launched to ensure transparency and fairness.
The Nigeria Police Force has sounded the alarm over alleged corruption and irregularities in the recently released list of successful candidates for the ongoing 2022/23 Police Constables Recruitment Exercise. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, it was revealed that a scrutiny of the list published on the Police Service Commission (PSC) portal uncovered disturbing discrepancies.
According to the statement, the final list inexplicably included individuals who had never applied for the recruitment process, candidates who had failed the Computer Test, and those who had been screened out due to medical reasons. This revelation has raised grave concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and the possibility of corruption and favoritism influencing the outcomes.
The Inspector General of Police, recognizing the severity of the situation, promptly issued a letter of objection to the Chairman of the Police Service Commission on June 10, citing the discovered irregularities. This move underscores the commitment of the police leadership to uphold transparency and fairness in the recruitment process, ensuring that only qualified and deserving candidates are selected.
The allegations of corruption and the inclusion of ineligible individuals in the final list have the potential to undermine public trust in law enforcement agencies and cast doubt on the credibility of the recruitment exercise. Authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
