Ogun Police warn against fake 2026 recruitment medical screening schedule

Crime Diary

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Ogun State Police Command has warned members of the public and applicants seeking recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to disregard a fake “2026 Recruitment Medical Screening Schedule” currently circulating online.

The command said no official date has been fixed for the medical screening exercise, describing the circulating notice as fraudulent and misleading.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the police advised applicants to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to scammers attempting to exploit the recruitment process.

The command urged candidates to rely only on official communication channels for authentic updates regarding the recruitment exercise.

According to the statement, verified information can only be obtained through the official Police Service Commission websites and approved social media platforms.

Applicants were directed to monitor Police Service Commission, NPF Recruitment Portal and the official X handle, @PSCNigeria for credible announcements and further instructions.

The command further advised candidates to await official directives through authorised channels to avoid misinformation and possible fraud.

Police authorities reiterated their commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process while cautioning applicants against dealing with unauthorised individuals or platforms.