The Lagos State Police Command has urged officials handling the screening of constable applicants to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the ongoing recruitment process.
Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, made the call in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi. The directive came during a meeting with officials tasked with managing the credentials and physical assessments of applicants who successfully cleared initial stages of the recruitment exercise.
“The exercise forms part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force,” Jimoh said, emphasizing the importance of upholding the highest standards throughout the screening process.
He reminded officials that the integrity of the recruitment process directly impacts public confidence in the police and the quality of personnel entering the force. “Every stage of the exercise must be conducted in a manner that reflects the professionalism expected of the Nigeria Police Force,” he stated.
The meeting reportedly focused on ensuring that all screening procedures, including document verification, physical fitness tests, and interviews, are conducted without bias or compromise. Officials were also briefed on the need to maintain strict adherence to the laid-down guidelines to prevent infiltration by unqualified candidates.
The commissioner highlighted the significance of the recruitment exercise, noting that it represents a major step in strengthening the capacity of the police to maintain law and order across the country. He further urged all stakeholders to work collaboratively to eliminate any form of malpractice or corruption that could undermine the credibility of the process.
SP Adebisi, in her statement, assured that the Lagos State Command is committed to conducting a transparent recruitment exercise and would take swift action against any official found compromising the process.
The nationwide recruitment of 50,000 constables is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s broader strategy to enhance manpower, boost security, and improve community policing efforts across the country. In Lagos State, thousands of applicants have reportedly advanced to the physical screening stage, and authorities have pledged to ensure that only qualified candidates are selected.
Observers say that strict enforcement of transparency measures in Lagos could set a benchmark for other states, reducing allegations of favoritism and corruption that have occasionally marred past recruitment exercises. The exercise is expected to conclude in the coming months, with successful candidates joining the force in phases after comprehensive background checks and training.
The commissioner’s directive underscores the commitment of the Lagos State Police Command to professionalize recruitment, promote fairness, and strengthen the integrity of law enforcement in the state.
