“The Commission wishes to advise the public to disregard this misinformation and clarify that any official communication on recruitment will only be issued through established channels, namely: The Commission’s official website, mainstream media and verified social media platforms.”

The commission has not provided details on the online application process, but confirmed that the recruitment dates will be announced on September 11. It, however, assured the public that preparations for a genuine recruitment exercise are in progress.

“The Commission therefore urges members of the public to remain vigilant and ignore fraudulent notices intended to mislead and exploit unsuspicious applicants,” NPSC concluded.

On Friday, September 5, the commission’s leadership, chaired by Yuda Komora, convened to discuss key issues affecting the National Police Service (NPS), as it approved the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 new police constables.

The planned recruitment of police constables was among the key issues discussed. However, NPSC announced that it will enforce strict regulations to address past challenges in the hiring process.

The commission emphasised that the new measures are designed to guarantee transparency and ensure that merit remains the guiding principle.

During the meeting, the Commission confirmed that 10,000 constables will be recruited under the newly adopted National Police Service Commission (Recruitment and Appointment) Regulations, 2025.

These guidelines, developed under Section 28 of the NPSC Act, update the 2015 rules by addressing existing gaps and factoring in emerging issues in policing and human resource management. The aim is to streamline recruitment, enhance accountability, and prioritise merit-based selection.

Among the provisions of this Act is a requirement for all applicants to submit their applications online before the nationwide field recruitment begins.

The directive had sparked a standoff between the uniformed and civilian members of the commission, but a recent meeting resolved the deadlock.

Successful recruits are expected to report to various police colleges on November 17, as the service moves to address staffing shortages that have lingered since 2022.