The Police Service Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have jointly announced the conclusion of the 2022/2023 Police Constable Recruitment process. This announcement provides crucial updates for applicants who have been awaiting the final stages of the recruitment.

According to the official communication from the NSC and NPF, the documentation period for successful candidates is scheduled to take place from April 12th to April 19th, 2025. This documentation will occur at designated Police Training Schools across the country. Candidates are strongly advised to report to their assigned training schools within this specified timeframe. Failure to do so will be interpreted as a decline of the offer, effectively removing the candidate from the recruitment process.

Furthermore, the NPF has stated that successful candidates are expected to resume training on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, coinciding with the commencement of the documentation period. This indicates a swift transition from documentation to active training, emphasizing the importance of punctuality and readiness among the new recruits.

The announcement was disseminated through the NPF's official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @PoliceNG, on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, ensuring wide reach and timely communication to all concerned applicants. The police have reiterated that the entire recruitment exercise is free of charge, cautioning applicants against engaging with individuals who may solicit payments under the guise of facilitating their recruitment.

In related news, the Nigerian public has reacted to the police constable recruitment with mixed sentiments. Some social media users have raised questions about police salaries, the ongoing reforms within the police force, and measures to prevent corruption among officers. Concerns have also been expressed regarding the mental health screening of recruits and the prevalence of bribery within the force.

Meanwhile, in Ghana, the government is initiating a significant overhaul of police administration, particularly in areas affected by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. Deputy Minister of the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, revealed that some police officers deployed under operations like Operation Vanguard have been implicated in illegal mining activities. As a first step, the government plans to transfer all commanders in mining areas. This decision stems from the observation that officers stationed in these areas for extended periods have become too familiar with the local communities, making it difficult for them to enforce regulations effectively. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been instructed to implement these changes immediately, marking a decisive move towards reforming the police service and combating illegal mining.