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Mandate

The Police Service Commission is the civilian oversight body established under the Nigerian Constitution for the Nigeria Police Force. It has power to appoint, promote, discipline and dismiss all officers of the Nigeria Police Force(NPF) except the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The objectives of the Commission are to make the relationship between the public and the police one of trust and confidence instead of suspicion and indifference.

The Commission recognizes the public as essential to ensuring an effective police. The Commission has a charter, which is addressed to the Nigeria Police, civil servants, NGOs, Security Agencies and the general public. Members of the public may challenge or commend the activities of the police through the Public Access Procedures/grievance redress mechanism.

The Police Service Commission was established as an executive body for the Federation of Nigeria under section 153 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, and the Police Service Commission (Establishment) Act 2001.

 

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2010 - 08- 16 SUSPENSION OF FOUR POLICE OFFICERS:
The Police Service Commission in exercise of its mandate of Appointing, Promoting and exercising Disciplinary Control over officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from the rank of Police Corporal to Deputy Inspector-General of Police, has with effect from 14th July, 2010 approved the suspension of the following officers: (i) ACP John B. Abang - AP No. 30468; (ii) ACP Mohammed Akeera Yoonus - AP No. 30514; (iii) CSP Mohammed Ahmadu - AP No. 23757; and (iv) ASP Mada Buba - AP No. 86112.

2010 – 08 -11 COMMINIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE POLICE RECRUITMENT BAORD HELD ON MONDAY, 26TH AND TUE
The inaugural meeting of the Police Recruitment Board was held in the Chairman’s Conference Room, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja, from Monday, 26th to Tuesday, 27th July, 2010. The Board which comprised of seventeen (17) Members, is made up of a Chairman, a Secretary and Assistant Secretary and a co-opted Member. It was inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Parry B.O.

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST/ PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS OF POLICE (ASPs) AND INSPECTO
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST/ PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS OF POLICE (ASPs) AND INSPECTORS CADRES. Following the conclusion of the selection processes conducted for qualified candidates for appointment into the Nigeria Police Force as specialists (Professionals) ASPs and Inspectors, the Police Service Commission hereby release the list of successful candidates appointed as Specialist ASPs and Inspectors.

2010 - 07- 31 VACANCIES FOR RECRUITMENT OF CONSTABLES
The Police Recruitment Board invites suitably qualified applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as Recruit Constables. Applicants wishing to apply must have the following qualifications and requirements: Category A i) A level or equivalent ii) NCE or equivalent iii) ND or equivalent This category will undergo 15 months training programme Category B i. SSCE/WAEC with 5 credits including English Language and a pass in Mathematics. This category will undergo 18 months training programme. Other requirements include

VACANCIES FOR RECRUIT CONSTABLES
The Police Recruitment Board invites suitably qualified applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as Recruit Constables. Applicants wishing to apply must have the following qualifications and requirements:

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