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  • 10,000 police job: PSC gets 104,289 applications in 12 days

    •Niger record highest with 7,985 submissions

    HE Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has received 104,289 applications after it announced the recruitment of 10,000 constables.
    It said it recorded the figure 12 days after the recruitment portal was opened on November 30.

    The commission also added that Niger State has the highest number of applicants and Bayelsa State has the lowest.
    Giving an update on the recruitment process, the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement in Abuja, said the application hit 104,388 at 11.30am yesterday.
    On the states and sex with highest and lowest applications, the commission said: “Niger State has the highest number of applicants at 7,985 and Bayelsa State has the least applications of 347. Kano State is second with 7,513, Katsina is third with 6,820, Bauchi is fourth with 6,204 and Kaduna State fifth with 5,729 applicants.

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    “Following Bayelsa from the rear is Lagos State with only 516 applicants, Ebonyi State is next with 600, Anambra State (605), Abia State (733) and Imo State with 870 applicants.
    “Of the 104,289 applications received so far by the commission, 93,871 were males and 10,418 were females.”
    The commission restated its commitment to ensure a merit-driven and transparent recruitment exercise that will follow due process and abide with the relevant rules and regulations in the public service.
    The commission also noted that applicants are expected to apply on-line to the commission’s portal www.nigeriapolicecareers.net.
    It added that the portal will officially close on January 11, 2019, in compliance with the six weeks requirement by Federal Character Commission (FCC).
    The commission warned applicants not to give money to anybody for assistance as the giver and receiver will face the full weight of the law, if caught.

  • Group threatens IG, PSC over special promotion

    PLANS by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to reverse the special promotion of police officers, who were promoted for “gallantry and superlative performances” between 2016 and this year, is running into more trouble.

    A non-governmental organisation, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (IAHRAT), is threatening Inspector-General Ibrahim Idris and the Police Service Commission (PSC) with contempt of court over the matter.

    Idris has formally written to the PSC, arguing against implementation of the plan.

    IAHRAT’s lawyer Mr. Maxwell Okpara told The Nation that any attempt to take whatever step against those given special promotions might lead to contempt of court against the PSC Chairman and the IG.

    “The matter is before Honourable Justice A.O. Adeniyi at FCT High Court. We filed the action for enforcement of fundamental human rights because there has always been special promotion in the history of the Police and it is usually given to those who have distinguished themselves, including the likes of Chioma Ajunwa, who won international laurels for Nigeria and many who contributed gallantly in the nation’s fight against Boko Haram.

    “It has been given over the years and nobody complained. But now, some people say they want to cancel special promotions and demote some beneficiaries. To reverse such promotions, if you are not starting from the beginning of the history of the police force, you should be starting from 1999 when the current democratic dispensation began; look at all those who got special promotions and demote them.

    “Why just pick some recent promotions and start thinking of demoting them? That is why we are suing against discrimination because if you really want to reverse the promotions, you should extend it to all those who have been given special promotions from 1999 till date.

    “But when you want to begin picking people because their special promotion came during President Buhari’s tenure or because of IG Idris, without applying same to those promoted under ex-IGs Onovo, MD Mohammed, Suleiman Abba or Arase, why contemplate discriminatory reversal that’ll affect only those promoted under IG Idris?

  • I-G seeks closer ties with PSC

    Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has called for a closer working relationship between the Police and the Police Service Commission (PSC).

    Idris spoke during a visit to PSC Chairman Musiliu Smith yesterday in Abuja.

    PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement quoted Idris as pledging the loyalty of the police to Smith and requested his support and assistance.

    Smith assured Idris that the commission would do its best to assist the police.

    The chairman, who expressed dissatisfaction with the public image of the police, added that the commission would work with the police to change this negative perception.

    “I want a positive perception for the police, let’s work closely, I assure you that the commission will assist you,”he said.

    Smith also made a case for the training and retraining of personnel of the force to enable them to give their best.

    The chairman called for closer supervision in the police to ensure that officers worked within the dictates of the law.

    He recommended the setting up of the IGP‘s Monitoring Team specifically for checking the conduct of police personnel especially those working on the  highways.

    He said the commission was preparing for the monitoring of police conduct during the Osun governorship election and the 2019 general elections.

    He advised that there should be proper education of policemen on election duties to operate within the established guidelines.

  • PSC ‘ll flush out unruly policemen, says Smith

    POLICE Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Musiliu Smith yesterday unveiled plans to tackle the present image of the force.

    Smith, who lamented the bashing received by the police, said he would do everything to flush out unruly personnel and recruit people based on competence.

    He spoke yesterday in Abuja during a visit by a delegation from the West African Conflict and Security Team from the British High Commission and United States Embassy in Nigeria.

    A statement by the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations,  Ikechukwu Ani, quoted Smith as saying: “The Police are getting a lot of bashing; we are aware of our responsibility to sanitise the place and we are going to ensure that recruitment and promotion will henceforth be based on established rules and majorly on competence.”

    Smith said the commission is aware of the huge responsibilities before it and is prepared to make a success of the challenges.

    “The commission will give Nigerians a disciplined Force, a Force they will be proud of and one that will work within the dictates of the law and established rules and regulations.

    “We have a very good team and we are focused. We are already discussing on solutions and best ways to improve the police and ensure obedience to law and order,” the commission’s boss said.

    Smith requested for assistance from the delegation in the area of building a reliable PSC database to manage the police personnel.

    The delegation from the West African Conflict and Security Team were represented by Security and Justice Adviser, British High Commission, Katrina Aitken-Laird and Senior Police Advisor, United States Embassy Michael Bonner.

    They pledged their support to the commission in the areas of institutional reforms in the police, community policing and capacity-building.

     

  • Smith vows to reposition police

    The new Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Musiliu Smith, on Friday promised to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

    He stated this when the new Board of the PSC formally assumed duties.

    Smith also said he would ensure the completion of the Commission’s corporate headquarters currently under construction in Jabi, Abuja.

    Details of his plans for the PSC and the entire Nigeria Police Force are contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani.

    He said: “We are starting work immediately and we will work many hours every day for us to effectively discharge our constitutional mandate.

    “The new team will work to build capacities in the Commission and we will give our country men and women a Police Force they will all be proud of.”

    He also said the Commission would place high premium in the recruitment of quality personnel for the Force and expose them to structured and quality training.

    He promised to work closely with the Ministry of Interior and Nigeria Police Force to ensure that the country has in place a Force that is effective, humane and stand international scrutiny.

    Musiliu also said the Force requires modern gadgets for effective service delivery.

     

     

  • Buhari swears in PSC chairman, members

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in a former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

    Smith takes over from Mike Okiro, who was also a former IGP.

    Also sworn in before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over my President Buhari were Clara Ogunbiyi, AIG Lawal Bawa (retd) and Mohammed Najatu.

    Others were – Braimoh Adogame Austin, Rommy Mom and Dr. Nkemka Jombo-Ofo.

    Buhari, at the short ceremony, also sworn in, Festus Okoye, as National Electoral Commissioner in the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).

     

  • PSC unveils list of 6,253 successful candidates for police job

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 6, 253 successful candidates for the police job.

    The candidates’ names were posted on the Commission’s website on Saturday.

    The successful candidates, according to PSC, will proceed to training school on or before June 13.

    The list which was released on state-by- state basis had some irregularities.

    Several names were repeated especially for candidates from Lagos and Edo States.

    The Nation also discovered that 6,000 vacant positions were advertised but the recent list exceeded the positions advertised.

    The Commission had last week published names of 5,059 candidates shortlisted for medicals.

    In the list released last week, Kano has the highest number of shortlisted candidates.

    But in the new list, Niger has the highest number of successful candidates.

    Curiously, Niger had only 169 candidates in the first list but has 346 in the fresh one.

    The Inspector- General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, is from Niger State.

    The latest Information on the PSC website reads: “2018 Police Constable Recruitment: List of successful candidates. Find below the list of successful candidates.

    “All successful candidates are directed to check their names at their various State Police Command Headquarters for the institutions where they are to be trained.

    “The date of commencement of training is Friday, 8th June, 2018. Resumption closes on 13th June, 2018 in all the training schools.

    “Failure to report at the Training Schools by 13th of June, 2018 will mean that the candidates have declined the offer.”

    Details of successful candidates are – Abia (132), Adamawa (221), Akwa Ibom (302), Anambra (164), Bauchi (278), Bayelsa (50), Benue (304), Borno (214), Cross River (168), Delta (177), Ebonyi (105), Edo (185), Ekiti (94), Enugu (150), FCT (57), Gombe (120), Imo (218), Jigawa (197), Kaduna (213), Kano (280) and Katsina (238).

    Others are – Kebbi (140), Kogi (240), Kwara (129), Lagos (141), Nasarawa (145), Niger (346), Ogun (142), Ondo (147), Osun (204), Oyo (226), Plateau (156), Rivers (137), Sokoto (144), Taraba (128), Yobe (100) and Zamfara (99).

  • Police Job: 5,059 candidates shortlisted for medical screening

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for medicals as part of the screening process to recruit 6000 personnel into the Nigeria Police Force.

    The list of candidates invited for medical screening was posted on the Commission’s website on Friday.

    At least 133,324 candidates applied for the job but the figure has since dropped to 5,059 after various screening processes.

    In the list which was released according to states, Kano has the highest number of candidates with 308, followed by Katsina with 238 and Oyo 225.

    FCT has the least number of candidates with 45, followed by Bayelsa with 54 and Gombe 75.

    Other states with candidates in the list are – Abia (114), Adamawa (140), Anambra (146), Bauchi (133), Benue (157), Borno (189), Cross River (122), Delta (166), Ebonyi (91), Edo (125), Ekiti (84), Enugu (119) and Imo (181).

    Jigawa (189), Kaduna (161), Kebbi (144), Kogi (140), Kwara (110), Lagos (136), Nasarawa (89), Niger (169), Ogun (140), Ondo (125), Osun (211), Plateau (116), Rivers (138), Sokoto (161), Taraba (112), Yobe (110) and Zamfara (99) completed list.

  • Buhari nominates Smith as PSC chairman

    President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated a former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Adeola Kunbi Musliu Smith, as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

    Smith will double as chairman and representative of the South West on the board of PSC.

    If confirmed, Smith will replace the outgoing chairman of the Commission, Mr. Mike Okiro.

    The North West geo-political zone has two nominees in PSC while other zones have one each.

    President Buhari’s letter asking the Senate to confirm Smith’s nomination alongside six others for appointment into the board of the PSC was read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, during Thursday’s plenary.

    Citing sections 153 (1) and 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended,) the President urged the Senate to expedite action on the request with a view to enabling the appointees feel the vacuum created by the exit of their predecessors.

    “In compliance with the provisions of section 153 (1) and 154(1) of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, as amended, I write to forward for confirmation by the Senate the under listed names as the Chairman and members of Police Service Commission (PSC). I attach here, with their CVs.

    “In anticipation of the early consideration and confirmation of the above appointments by the distinguished senators, please accept, Mr. Senate president, the assurance of my highest consideration,” the President’s letter read.

    Other nominees were – Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi (North East), Lawal Bawa (North West), Mohammed Najatu (North West), Braimoh Adogame Austin (South South), Barr. Rommy Mom (North Central) and Nkemka Osimiri Jombo-Ofo (South East).

    Saraki directed the Committee on Police Affairs to conduct the screening of the nominees and report back to the Senate in two weeks for further actions.

  • PSC promotes 414 senior police officers

    PSC promotes 414 senior police officers

    THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 414 senior police officers to their next ranks.

    The commission’s Head of  Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said  this yesterday in a statement in Abuja.

    He said three Commissioners of Police  were promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector -General of Police (AIG) and  four Deputy Commissioners of Police  moved  to Commissioners of Police.

    Twelve Assistant Commissioners of Police are now  Deputy Commissioners of Police.

    The spokesman said the approval were some of the highpoints of the commission’s   26th plenary meeting in Abuja.

    He added that the commission also approved the promotion of 61 Chief Superintendents  of Police  to Assistant Commissioners   of Police,  30 Superintendents  of Police  to Chief Superintendents  of Police  and 48 Deputy Superintendents of Police  to Superintendents of Police.

    Others are  65 Assistant Superintendents of Police to Deputy Superintendents of Police  and  191 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP).

    “The three Commissioners of Police promoted to AIG are CP  Danjuma Ibrahim, CP Istifanus Shettima and CP Jimoh Omeiza Ozi-Obeh.

    “ DCP Bello Yahaya , Fave Semali, Mukaddas  Garba and D.D. Galadanchi were elevated to the rank of Commissioners,”  he said.

    He said the promotions had been conveyed to the Inspector -General of Police, Ibrahim Idris,  for implementation.