Nigeria Sets April 28 for Police Recruitment Exam Amid Scam Warnings
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- •The Police Service Commission and Nigeria Police Force officially announced April 28, 2026, as the date for the police constable written exam.
- •The recruitment exam is a mandatory step for candidates seeking to join the Nigeria Police Force as constables.
- •Officials stated that the recruitment process does not require any payment, highlighting that it is free of charge.
- •Police authorities issued warnings against fraudulent activities and scams targeting applicants during the recruitment period.
- •The announcement was made public through multiple Nigerian news outlets on April 23 and April 25, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Police Service Commission successfully conducts the exam without major disruptions Nigeria will be able to recruit qualified constables, potentially improving police capacity and public security.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Police recruitment is free; beware of scams – PSCAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Police recruitment: PSC, NPF announce dates for written examinationAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)PSC fixes dates for police recruitment examsAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Police fix April 28 for constable exam, warn against scams