The allegations made by the Nigeria Police Force regarding the recruitment exercise have been dismissed as diversionary by the Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission.
In a statement, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, rejected the names of candidates recruited by the commission, claiming that several individuals listed had not even applied or participated in the recruitment process.
In response, the union chairman, Adoyi Adoyi, expressed concern over the confrontational behavior exhibited by the police during recruitment, suggesting hidden motives and corrupt practices.
The union’s statement highlighted the Inspector General of Police’s attempt to undermine the authority of the Police Service Commission, which is empowered by the Nigerian Constitution to appoint individuals to the police force.
The union emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional provisions and the Supreme Court’s rulings, condemning any efforts to obstruct the Commission’s mandate.
Adoyi clarified that the recruitment board, comprising various stakeholders in the police sector, including the Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, and others, operated transparently despite the police’s claims of interference.
The union chairman called for a forensic audit of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Computer-Based Test results to verify the authenticity of the recruitment list released by the Commission.
Additionally, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Adedayo Adeoye, highlighted the upcoming screening at the police training school to ensure only qualified candidates proceed, thus avoiding costly reinitiation of the recruitment process.
A retired Commissioner of Police, Lawrence Alobi, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the PSC and the police to prevent the recruitment of unqualified individuals and mitigate potential consequences for the country and the police force.