Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed as fake a viral press release circulating on social media, which claimed that successful applicants in the ongoing Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise would be posted only to their states of origin under a purported "State Police Act 2026." The commission also warned that the fraudulent notice, which announced a medical screening exercise scheduled for 16 to 22 July 2026 and the activation of a portal on 14 July for printing medical slips, did not emanate from the commission and should be completely disregarded.
In a disclaimer issued on Friday, 10 July 2026, and signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, the PSC described the publication as the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to mislead unsuspecting applicants. The commission stated that the fake notice also made false references to a non-existent "State Police Act 2026" and alleged postings of successful candidates to their states of origin, insisting that no such announcement had been made. The PSC explained that it held a stakeholders' meeting on Thursday, 9 July 2026, with officials from the commission, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission, and the Ministry of Police Affairs to discuss the ongoing police recruitment exercise. According to the commission, an official statement on the outcome of the meeting and the next phase of the recruitment process will be released in due course.
The commission advised all applicants and members of the public to rely solely on information published through its verified communication channels, including its official website, recruitment portal, email address, and social media accounts. It also reiterated that the police recruitment exercise remains completely free of charge and warned candidates against falling victim to fraudsters. "Recruitment is free. The Commission does not charge any fees at any stage of the process," the statement read. "Candidates are strongly advised to avoid misinformation and rely only on official communication from the PSC. Anyone found circulating fake press releases or engaging in fraudulent activities will face severe legal consequences."
The PSC's warning comes amid heightened activity in the recruitment process for 50,000 police constables, which has attracted hundreds of thousands of applicants across the country. The commission noted that the evaluation of the previously conducted written examinations is still in its concluding stages and that no official date has been established for the medical screening phase. Candidates who successfully navigate the academic assessment will be directly notified via verified SMS, registered email addresses, and the official PSC portal. The PSC has reiterated its commitment to a strictly merit-based and entirely free recruitment process, warning that any individual paying agents, brokers, or portal managers for placement is engaging in a criminal act and risks permanent disqualification.
The proliferation of fake recruitment notices has highlighted a predatory cybercrime ecosystem that systematically exploits youth unemployment, with criminal syndicates leveraging forged official letterheads and fabricated portals to steal personal data and exact illegal processing fees. The PSC has urged candidates to remain patient and await official communication, assuring them that all genuine information will be released through its verified platforms at the appropriate time. The commission has also cautioned that anyone found circulating fake recruitment notices or engaging in recruitment-related fraud would face the full weight of the law.
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