By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned against fraud and racketeering in the upcoming recruitment of officers into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), including Cadet ASPs and Inspectors.
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), issued the warning during a courtesy visit to the Federal Character Commission (FCC) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
He stressed that any misconduct or manipulation in the recruitment process would be met with strict sanctions.
Argungu emphasized transparency, fairness, and equity, ruling out discretionary waivers or replacements.
He sought FCC’s partnership to ensure balanced representation. FCC Chairman, Hon. Kayode Oladele, welcomed the collaboration, stating that an inclusive police force strengthens public trust and national cohesion.
He reaffirmed FCC’s commitment to monitoring federal character compliance in the recruitment.
While a recruitment date is yet to be announced, the PSC assured Nigerians of a credible and merit-based exercise.