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PSC releases 50,000 new constables to police for training
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PSC releases 50,000 new constables to police for training

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially handed over 50,000 newly recruited police constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training. The handover, led by retired Justice Paul Galumje, followed a recruitment process initiated by President Bola Tinubu amid a national security emergency declared in November 2025. The recruitment, which lasted approximately seven months, included a period where applicants were granted additional time to apply. The Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, praised the transparency of the process and confirmed that training will begin nationwide once funding is available. Officials emphasized collaboration between stakeholders and highlighted the importance of the recruitment in addressing rising insecurity across Nigeria.

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PSC releases 50,000 new constables to police for training

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially handed over 50,000 newly recruited police constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training. The handover, led by retired Justice Paul Galumje, followed a recruitment process initiated by President Bola Tinubu amid a national security emergency declared in November 2025. The recruitment, which lasted approximately seven months, included a period where applicants were granted additional time to apply. The Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, praised the transparency of the process and confirmed that training will begin nationwide once funding is available. Officials emphasized collaboration between stakeholders and highlighted the importance of the recruitment in addressing rising insecurity across Nigeria.

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