- Enugu State government encourages qualified individuals to apply for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force via the online portal
- The government emphasizes the importance of active participation from Enugu residents in law enforcement to maintain peace and security
The Enugu State government has called upon qualified individuals to show interest and apply for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Recruitment Board recently announced that its online portal for recruitment would be open for applications for six weeks starting from October 15.
In a statement issued in Enugu, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Aka Eze Aka, expressed concern about the lack of enthusiasm among Enugu citizens to join the police force. He emphasized the importance of having more state residents actively participate in the Force.
Aka stated, “The ministry advises interested and qualified individuals from Enugu State to apply for enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables.”
He stressed the significance of recruiting individuals from the state into the Force, underscoring the need for active participation. Interested applicants were directed to visit the website www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng for the application process.
The call from the Enugu State government aims to encourage the state youth to consider careers in law enforcement and contribute to maintaining peace and security in Nigeria.
Akwa Ibom police detain inspector for killing farmer
Inspector Oliver Akang has been taken into custody by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in connection with the tragic killing of a farmer, Umoh Charlie, on September 9, 2023.
This information was revealed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Ogbeche-Macdon, during an interview with Punch on Sunday.
Ogbeche-Macdon further mentioned that the State Criminal Investigation Department has taken charge of the case under the directive of the state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi.
“The officer involved is still in custody and the matter is being handled at the State CID by the Deputy Commissioner on the instructions of the Commissioner of Police who ordered a diligent investigation. The command never kept mute and is open to addressing any pending issue,” he said.