Nigeria Police Force rejects fake statement on 50,000 recruit training

Nigeria Police Force has disowned a fake press statement circulating on social media that claimed Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu ordered the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited constables, with training set to begin Monday, September 14, 2026. The forged document bore the NPF letterhead and the name of Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, and emphasized discipline, professionalism, integrity, human rights and effective policing.

This false information risks misleading job seekers and the public about recruitment timelines, could be used for fraud, and creates unnecessary confusion. The Force warned the public to disregard the statement and rely only on information published through the official police recruitment portal and verified NPF communication channels. It also announced a manhunt for those behind the fabrication, warning they will face legal consequences once apprehended.

To stay safe, ignore any social media claims about police recruitment and verify updates exclusively via the official NPF recruitment portal and authenticated police channels. Will you verify recruitment information through official sources before acting on any social media alerts?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/police-disown-fake-statement-on-training-of-50000-recruits/