PSC Debunks 2025 Police Recruitment Rumour, Warns Nigerians Against Fake Adverts
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has denied viral social media claims that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has commenced, warning Nigerians to disregard any such information not released through official channels.
In a statement issued on Sunday, August 3, and signed by the Commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC described the circulating posts as false, misleading, and the handiwork of fraudsters looking to exploit desperate job seekers.
“The Commission wishes to state that the stories currently circulating on social media indicating that the exercise has started and inviting applications are misleading and mischievous,” Ani said.
He further clarified that no recruitment process has begun, and that the PSC will follow its standard, transparent procedures when it is officially ready to launch the 2025 intake.
Fake Adverts Targeting Innocent Nigerians
The Commission also raised alarm over the increasing attempts by fraudsters to deceive the public, particularly during recruitment periods.
“This consistent attempt to fraudulently confuse the public each time there are preparations for recruitment is unacceptable,” the statement read.
The PSC has urged relevant security agencies to investigate and apprehend those behind these false adverts in order to safeguard the integrity of the police recruitment process.
Recruitment Will Be Fair and Transparent, Says PSC
The Commission assured Nigerians that when the actual recruitment exercise begins, it will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and strictly regulated manner.
“The Commission will continue to ensure that the exercise is transparent and in line with established rules and regulations,” Ani added.
It also warned scammers to steer clear of PSC operations, stressing that anyone caught spreading false information or attempting to defraud applicants will face prosecution.
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The endorsement was confirmed after a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima in December 2024, signaling a potential shift in the structure of policing in the country.