According to an update issued by the Police Service Commission, PSC in Abuja on Wednesday, 806,646 people have so far applied for the 10,000 vacancies in the Nigeria Police Force.
The update was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani.
“As at 9:35am on Wednesday April 27, 2016, 806,646 applicants have submitted applications.
“A breakdown shows that 232,857 applied as ASPs, 190,415 as Inspectors and 383,374 as Constables.
"Submission of forms ends on the May 13, 2016, thereby giving applicants six weeks," he said.
The PSC disclosed that although application is free and online, there have been reports of fraudsters trying to swindle applicants in the guise of helping them obtain the forms or secure recruitment into the force.
The Chairman of the PSC, Mr Mike Okiro has however pledged to ensure a transparent recruitment exercise. He also warned his personnel against receiving bribe from applicants.
“I am aware of the pressure from applicants but workers should rise above board and protect the integrity and sanctity of the exercise,” he said.
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