The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Training and Development, Emmanuel Inyang, has addressed Commissioners of Police and other Senior Officers nominated to serve as Heads of Police Recruitment Screening Committee in the 37 Commands of the Federation.
Idris told the officers to be thorough and above board.
He told them to ensure that the screening exercise, which will commence on May 7, 2018, is smooth, hitch free and devoid of any form of corrupt practice.
He further warned the Officers that will be participating in the screening exercise to remain impartial and ensure transparency.
For the first time, successful candidates, after the physical screening, will undergo a written aptitude test to be conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to ensure transparency and get the best out of the candidates.
Medical Examination will be conducted for each candidate in the following areas before final selection: Visual Assessment which covers far and near visual acuity, binocular vision, colour vision, visual field testing and pathology; General medical test, which will cover blood pressure, sugar, body mass index, hepatitis b and c, HIV screening, Tuberculosis, antigen in serum and pregnancy test (for women only); Psychological evolution of the candidates, which covers psychological interview, personality and integrity as well as drug screening.
Idris also directed Inyang to embark on monitoring and assessment of the exercise throughout the 36 States and the FCT to ensure that it is carried out in line with best practices.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, also advised candidates to be of good conduct throughout the exercise, adding: “Candidates and members of the general public should report any improper practice through the following phone numbers: 08076036011, 08037036257, 08034360919, 08037855951, 08065823054, 08036753589.”