The Police Service Commission (PSC) has described as false a viral press statement claiming that newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Police Force would be deployed only to their states of origin under a purported State Police Act 2026.
In a disclaimer issued on Friday, the commission, through its Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the document circulating on social media—which also claimed that medical screening would hold from July 16 to 22 and that a portal would open on July 14 for candidates to print medical slips—did not originate from the PSC.
The commission warned that the publication was the work of fraudsters and urged the public to ignore it.
The commission stated, “This press release is fake and was not issued by the Police Service Commission.
“The said publication, which also makes reference to a purported ‘State Police’ Act 2026 and postings to states of origin, is the handiwork of fraudsters and should be completely disregarded.”
The PSC explained that it held a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday, July 9, with officials from the commission, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission and the Ministry of Police Affairs to discuss the ongoing police recruitment exercise.
According to the commission, an official statement on the outcome of the meeting and the next phase of the recruitment process will be released in due course.
“The Commission will issue an official statement in due course on the outcome of the meeting and the next phase of the recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force. All candidates and members of the public are advised to await this official communication,” it stated.
The PSC advised applicants to rely only on information published through its verified communication channels, including its official website, recruitment portal, email address and social media accounts.
It also reiterated that the police recruitment exercise remains free of charge and warned candidates against falling victim to fraudsters.
“Recruitment is free. The Commission does not charge any fees at any stage of the process.
“Candidates are strongly advised to avoid misinformation and rely only on official communication from the PSC.
“Anyone found circulating fake press releases or engaging in fraudulent activities will face severe legal consequences,” the statement added.
