Anti-riot policemen: 806000 scrambling to join the police

Applicants for the 10,000 vacant police jobs are now 806,646 , with deadline of 13 May still weeks away.

“As at 9:35am onWednesday, April 27, 2016, 806,646 applicants have submitted applications”, said Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, Ikechukwu Ani in an update.

“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 given applicants six weeks.

On April 19 when the last update was given, 705352 Nigerians had applied.

The commission, while emphasising that recruitment forms are free and online, added that it is receiving reports of fraudsters soliciting payment to help candidates either to obtain the forms or assist them secure employment.

He said: “I am aware of the pressure from applicants but workers should rise above board and protect the integrity and sanctity of the exercise”

The chairman called on the public to report anybody undermining the exercise through illegal sale of forms.