The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially debunked a viral press release that falsely claimed successful Nigeria Police Force recruits would be posted exclusively to their states of origin under a purported “State Police Act 2026.”
In a disclaimer issued on Friday by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, the commission clarified that the document currently circulating on social media which also announced a medical screening exercise slated for July 16–22 and a portal activation date of July 14 for printing medical slips did not originate from the PSC.
Describing the publication as the work of fraudsters, the PSC urged the public to completely disregard it.
“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 commission stated.
The PSC further revealed that it held a crucial 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 deliberate on the ongoing police recruitment exercise.
An official statement regarding the outcome of that meeting and the next phase of the recruitment process will be released soon. “All candidates and members of the public are advised to await this official communication,” the commission emphasized.
The PSC also reiterated that the recruitment process remains completely free of charge and warned applicants to be wary of misinformation. Candidates were advised to rely solely on information published via the commission’s verified channels, including its official website, recruitment portal, email address, and social media accounts.
The commission issued a stern warning: “Anyone found circulating fake press releases or engaging in fraudulent activities will face severe legal consequences.”
