PSC disowns fake Police recruitment medical screening notice, warns applicants
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed a fake press release circulating on social media claiming that medical screening for the ongoing Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise has been scheduled.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations, PSC, Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission described the publication as fraudulent and urged candidates to ignore it.
“THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FAKE AND WAS NOT ISSUED BY THE POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION,” the statement stressed.
The fake notice had claimed that a medical screening exercise would take place from July 16 to July 22, 2026, and that a portal would be opened on July 14 for candidates to print their medical slips.
The Commission also dismissed references in the fake release to a supposed “State Police” Act 2026 and postings to states of origin.
According to the PSC, “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 Commission explained that it held a stakeholders’ meeting on July 9 with representatives of the PSC, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission and the Ministry of Police Affairs.
It said an official statement on the outcome of the meeting and the next phase of the recruitment exercise would be issued soon.
“All candidates and members of the public are advised to await this official communication,” the statement added.
The PSC stressed that all genuine information on the recruitment exercise would only be released through its official website, recruitment portal, email address and verified social media platforms.
The Commission also reminded applicants that “RECRUITMENT IS FREE. The Commission does not charge any fees at any stage of the process.”
It further warned candidates to rely only on official information and avoid being misled by false publications.
“Anyone found circulating fake press releases or engaging in fraudulent activities will face severe legal consequences,” the Commission also warned.
