The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed officials conducting the screening of constable applicants to maintain transparency, fairness and integrity throughout the recruitment exercise.
Jimoh gave the directive during a meeting with officers responsible for the credentials and physical screening of successful applicants from Lagos State. The instruction was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.
According to the commissioner, the screening forms part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force. He emphasised that the exercise must be conducted strictly in line with approved guidelines and the core principles guiding the recruitment process.
Earlier in the day, the screening team — made up of police officers and personnel from the Police Service Commission — paid a courtesy visit to the commissioner at the command headquarters in Ikeja.
Jimoh stressed that ensuring credibility during the screening process would help safeguard the integrity and reputation of both the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force, as well as reinforce public confidence in the recruitment system.
The police team overseeing the screening is led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Adebisi Balogun, while the delegation from the Police Service Commission is headed by Chief Administrative Officer Eleyinmi Akinola.
According to Jimoh, the teams are working closely with other stakeholders, including the Federal Character Commission and the Police Community Relations Committee, to ensure that the screening exercise is conducted in a credible, transparent and smooth manner.
The commissioner also issued a strong warning to applicants and members of the public to be cautious of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process by demanding money or promising to influence the outcome.
“The screening exercise is completely free. Applicants must adhere strictly to their scheduled date and time,” Jimoh said.
He explained that candidates are required to present several documents during the screening, including an invitation slip, credential screening form, National Identity Number (NIN) printout or card, O-Level certificate and a birth certificate or age declaration. Applicants must also provide certificates of origin from their local government or state.
Specialist applicants are additionally required to present trade certificates along with completed guarantors’ forms, passport photographs and copies of identification documents belonging to their referees.
Jimoh advised candidates to log in to the official recruitment portal to confirm their status and print all required documents before attending the screening venue.
He urged all applicants to follow the guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment exercise.
Meanwhile, members of the screening team reassured the commissioner of their commitment to due process, stating that only qualified and deserving applicants would be selected. The update was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria.
