By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed officials conducting the screening of police constable applicants to maintain transparency, fairness and integrity throughout the exercise.
Jimoh gave the directive during a meeting with officers responsible for the credentials and physical screening of successful applicants from Lagos State, emphasising that the process must be conducted strictly in line with approved guidelines and the core values guiding the recruitment exercise.
In a statement issued on Monday, 9 March, 2026 by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the commissioner noted that the screening forms part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force.
Earlier, the screening team, made up of police officers and personnel of the Police Service Commission, paid a courtesy visit to the commissioner at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja.
Jimoh stressed that adherence to due process was essential to protecting the credibility of the recruitment exercise and safeguarding the integrity of the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the country at large.
The police screening team is led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Adebisi Balogun, while the delegation from the Police Service Commission is headed by Chief Administrative Officer, Eleyinmi Akinola.
According to the commissioner, both teams are working in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the exercise is conducted smoothly and credibly.
“Both teams are collaborating with stakeholders, including the Federal Character Commission and the Police Community Relations Committee, to ensure a credible and smooth screening exercise,” Jimoh said.
Furthermore, the commissioner cautioned applicants and members of the public against falling victim to fraudsters who might demand money or claim to influence the recruitment process.
“The screening exercise is completely free. Applicants must adhere strictly to their scheduled date and time,” he said.
Jimoh also outlined the required documents applicants must present during the screening process. These include an invitation slip, a credential screening form, a National Identity Number printout or card, O-Level certificate, and birth certificate or age declaration.
He added that applicants must also provide local government or state of origin certificates.
In addition, trade certificates are required for specialist applicants, alongside completed guarantors’ forms bearing passport photographs and copies of referees’ identification documents.
The commissioner advised candidates to log in to the official recruitment portal to confirm their status and print all necessary documents before appearing for the screening exercise.
He further urged all applicants to comply strictly with the guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful screening process.
Meanwhile, members of the screening team assured the commissioner of their commitment to due process and the selection of only qualified applicants.
(NAN)
