Police set March 9 for recruitment screening of 434,604 qualified Nigerians – Police standing Committee Chairman

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that 434,604 applicants were qualified for screening begining from March 9, 2026

Speaking during a press conference in PSC Headquarters, Abuja on Wednesday, DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd), Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, said 616,873 applications were received, but only 434,604 were qualified for physical screening, adding that, the move was part of wider efforts to improve internal security and address rising crime concerns across the country.
He described the process as “transparent, merit-driven, inclusive, and credible.”

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He stated that of the application received, 121,596 were not qualified, while 60,673 tagged as Invalid submissions saying 442,592 represents male while female applicants were 114,640

He said the figures demonstrate the continued confidence of Nigerian youths in the Nigeria Police Force as a career of honour and service
“injection of manpower will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the Force and reinforce the nation’s security architecture.” he said

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