PSC Debunks Fake Police Recruitment Screening Notice
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a fake press release circulating on social media claiming that a medical screening exercise for Nigeria Police Force recruitment candidates has been scheduled for July 16 to 22, 2026.
In a disclaimer issued on Friday, the Commission described the publication as fraudulent, stressing that it was neither issued nor authorised by the PSC.
The fake statement, purportedly signed by the Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, also claimed that a portal would be activated on July 14 for candidates to print medical screening slips.
According to the PSC, the publication further referenced a purported “State Police Act 2026” and alleged postings of successful applicants to their states of origin, describing the claims as the handiwork of fraudsters intended to mislead the public.
“The press release is fake and was not issued by the Police Service Commission,” the Commission stated, urging candidates and members of the public to disregard it entirely.
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The Commission disclosed that it held a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday, July 9, with representatives of the PSC, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Federal Character Commission and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs to deliberate on the ongoing recruitment exercise.
It assured applicants that an official statement detailing the outcome of the meeting and the next phase of the recruitment process would be released in due course, advising candidates to await only verified information from the Commission.
The PSC reiterated that all authentic updates on the recruitment exercise would be published exclusively through its official website, recruitment portal, verified social media platforms and official email channels.
The Commission also warned that the police recruitment exercise remains free of charge, stressing that no applicant is required to pay money at any stage of the process.
It urged candidates to avoid misinformation, rely solely on official PSC communications and report suspicious activities.
The Commission further warned that individuals involved in circulating fake recruitment notices or engaging in related fraudulent activities would face the full weight of the law.
The disclaimer was signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu.
By PRNigeria
