By Seun Adams
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday said recruitment process into the Nigeria Police Force has commenced nationwide.
Lagos Police Command Spokesperson, SP, Bala Elkana, in a statement, said candidates from Lagos State with passion for a career in the Nigeria Police, for enlistment as Police Constables (Recruits) should access it’s website to apply online.
He said applicants must satisfy be a Nigerian citizen by birth and possess National Identity Number (NIN) and must not be less than 17 years of age or more than 25 years of age, adding that applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.67 metres in height for men and 1.64 metres for women.
Continuing, he said, Must have an O’ Level Certificate with at least 5 Credits including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
He said: “The applicants must be of good character and must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
“Must not have less than 86cm (34 inches) expanded chest measurement (for men only).
“Must not have any one of the following abnormalities or deformities: Speech Impediment; Knock Knees; Bow Legs; Bent Knees; Flat Feet; Deformed Hands which cannot perform the full functions of the hand; Defective Eyesight or Squint Eyes; Amputation of any part of the body; Gross Malformation of teeth or jaw.
h) Must not be pregnant at the time of Recruitment and must be free from any pecuniary embarrassment.”
Elkana, said applicants must print their completed online forms, guarantor forms and submit same at the examination/screening and recruitment centres.
According to him, applicants that meet the requirements from the online registration would be invited for physical screening at all State Commands from 24th August, 2020 to 30th August 2020.
“Note that physical screening/examination will be carried out in conformity with COVID-19 prevention protocols.
“Names of successful candidates will be published in selected National newspapers on 14th September, 2020 and other platforms.
“www.policerecruitment.gov.ng
iii) *Fill* and *SUBMIT* the Online Form. (Review the information before final submission. The online application will be opened for a period of Six weeks, from 14th July, 2020 to 23rd August, 2020.”