By Kamil Opeyemi
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has alerted the general public over an unauthorised recruitment portal soliciting applications in its name.
The Force PPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi In a statement said the deceptive portal is not associated with the force.
Recall that, the force in conjunction with the Police Service Commission (PSC) had over the weekend opened the application portals for the enlistment of constables and artisans into specialised fields.
Adejobi said that the force is committed to the highest standards of transparency and integrity in its recruitment processes adding that the goal is to recruit the best candidates to serve the country.
“The Nigeria Police Force has detected the existence of an unauthorized portal that has been misleading prospective applicants by soliciting applications in the name of the Force,” the statement reads.
“It’s crucial to clarify that this deceptive portal is in no way associated with us.
“As a result of this discovery, we wish to emphasize our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity in our recruitment processes.
“The Nigeria Police Force is actively inviting capable individuals who possess the right blend of intelligence, strength, and unwavering patriotism to join our ranks. Our goal is to recruit the best candidates to serve our nation.
“To ensure that you are accessing the authentic portal for the Nigeria Police Force recruitment, kindly use the following official URLs: https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng and http://policerecruitment.gov.ng.”
The police public relations officer said most complainants have been using the deceptive portal.
“Applying on the wrong portal is the reason for certain complaints against the recruitment portal,” he said.
He urged the prospective applicants who have earlier submitted applications on the illegal portal to reapply on the authentic portal.
“The authentic portal is working perfectly, and thousands of applications have been received therefrom.
“We strongly advise all prospective applicants to exercise due diligence and verify the authenticity of any portal or recruitment information before taking any action. Do not be deceived by fraudulent activities. Your safety and security are of paramount importance to us,” he added