Nigeria News Today: Kogi Police Announce Dates for Constable Recruitment Examination
The Bureau News reports that the Kogi State Police Command has announced that the written examination for candidates in the ongoing Police Constable Recruitment Exercise will hold from April 28 to April 30, 2026.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Saliu Afusat, the Command said the exercise is being conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Bureau News: Only Screened Candidates Eligible
According to the statement, the examination will cover both General Duty and Specialist cadres.
The Command clarified that only applicants who successfully passed the earlier physical and credentials screening stage are eligible to participate in the written test.
Nigeria News Today: Kogi Poly Designated as Exam Centre
The police disclosed that the examination for Kogi State candidates will take place at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, which has been designated as the approved centre for the exercise.
Applicants were advised to visit the official recruitment portal to print their Examination Invitation Card, which contains details of their specific date, time, and venue.
Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates have been directed to appear at the examination venue with the required materials, including a pen, National Identification Number (NIN) slip with a clear photograph, and a printed invitation card.
They are also required to wear white shorts, white T-shirt, and white canvas shoes as part of the stipulated dress code.
Police Warn Against Fraud
The Command emphasised that the recruitment process is entirely free and cautioned applicants against engaging with fraudsters or individuals demanding payment for assistance.
It warned that anyone found involved in such illegal activities would be arrested and prosecuted.
Applicants and members of the public were urged to report any suspicious activities through designated control room lines or contact the Police Public Relations Officer for further enquiries.
The Bureau News understands that the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has assured that the recruitment process will be transparent, fair, and credible, in line with directives of the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission.
