As many as 9,975 young Nigerians have turned up in Calabar for a recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force.
However only 65 successful applicants from each of the 18 local government areas of the state would be selected.
This indicates that only 1,170 successful applicants will be selected from the state in the 2025/2026 exercise.
Speaking on Monday when he addressed the applicants at the Police Officersā Mess on Moore Road Calabar, venue of the exercise, Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, cautioned them against paying money to anyone who may promise to influence their recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
He stressed that the exercise which started on Monday March 9, 2026 is free, transparent, and based solely on qualification and merit.
A statement signed by ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the Commandās PRO, on Tuesday, said, āThe Command therefore advises all applicants to remain vigilant and report any individual or group demanding money or making fraudulent promises in connection with the recruitment exercise via the Police complaint response unit in the hr state, 08134096900.ā
The commissioner had received members of the 2025/2026 Police Constable Recruitment Screening Team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Victor Bekep, at the venue.
He charged the screening team to carry out their assignment with diligence, professionalism, and transparency.
The CP assured the team that the Command, in liaison with the Cross River State Government, will provide the necessary support to ensure the exercise is conducted smoothly and without hitches.
The Team Lead, DCP Victor Bekep urged the applicants to conduct themselves in an orderly and disciplined manner throughout the exercise.
He emphasized that the screening process is strictly merit-based and that only candidates who meet the stipulated requirements will proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
9,975 applicants turn up for police recruitment in Cross River
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