In a statement issued in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, urged Nigerians and the general public to dismiss a misleading police recruitment advertisement that has been circulating on various social media platforms.
He emphasized that the advertisement is entirely fabricated and should not be trusted.
Olumuyiwa said, “The Force wishes to reiterate and inform well-meaning members of the public that it has not commenced the 2022/23 Police Constables recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force contrary to the fake publication.
“It states unequivocally that the advert has no connection with the Nigeria Police Force nor is it in tandem with the Police established recruitment process, and should be discountenanced in its entirety.
The Nigeria Police Force further reassures the public that any official recruitment announcement or information will be disseminated through proper channels, such as the official website, traditional media outlets, and verified social media handles. They caution against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes and urge individuals to verify information directly from reliable sources.
“The Nigeria Police Force thereby assures well-meaning Nigerians that the commencement of the 2022/23 recruitment exercise will be announced via the official police e-recruitment website – https://policerecruitment.gov.ng,.
“The Nigeria Police Force official website – https://www.npf.gov.ng, and advertisements on national dailies and official police social media accounts as and when due.
“The public is hereby advised to rely solely on the abovementioned verified sources and platforms, and urged to exercise caution and vigilance in order to avoid falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.
“The Acting Inspector General of Police has further restated the commitment of the present police leadership to a standardized recruitment process with a view to having more competent and suitable recruit intakes into the policing system in Nigeria.”
This advisory serves as a reminder for citizens to remain vigilant and exercise caution when encountering recruitment advertisements, particularly those shared through unofficial channels. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring transparency in their recruitment processes and warns against engaging with unauthorized individuals or platforms claiming to offer recruitment opportunities within the force.
