Police Recruitment: Applications Jump to 158,773

Of the number of Nigerians seeking employment into the Nigeria Police Force as Constables, Niger State is said to be leading the pack with 11,047 applicants.

The Police Service Commission, PSC, received 158,773 applications as at 11a.m., Monday, which is day 18 of the six weeks period for online filling and submission of applications.

A statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Public Relations and Information of the Commission, said, “Bayelsa also remained last with 672 applicants.

“Kano State has the second highest applicants with 10,745 applications, Katsina State third with 9,778, Bauchi State fourth with 8,882 and Kaduna fifth with 8,832 and Adamawa sixth with 7,722.

“Following Bayelsa State from the rear is Lagos State with 826 applicants, Ebonyi third from the rear with 980, Anambra, 984 and Abia State, 1,195 applicants. Out of the 158,773 applicants, 140,902 are males while 17, 871 are females.

“Interested applicants have 21 days more for the submission of applications as the PSC portal closes on January 11, 2019.”