News: Nigeria Police Service Commission (PSC) to Recruit 30,000 Men Annually

Nigeria Police Service Commission (PSC) - Inspector-General Ibrahim Idris has announced plan by the Police to recruit 30,000 personnel annually.

Idris, represented by Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Finance and Administration Shuaibu Gambo, spoke yesterday in Ilorin while addressing officers and men of Kwara Police Command.

“The fight against crime and criminality will not be successful without adequate manpower.

“Recruitment of 30,000 personnel on a yearly basis will not only increase manpower, but also give room for efficiency in the force,”he said.

The IG said plans were underway to establish more area commands across the country to create opportunities for promotion of qualified officers and men.

He said N200 million had been set aside for payment of the entitlement of police pensioners. He added that the era when police officers retire for many years before being paid their entitlement was over.

Idris said the leadership of the force would soon commence building of housing estates for its personnel across the country. The IGadded that the houses would be allocated to officers and men at affordable prices at convenient installment.

He said the project would begin as soon as the Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) from some state governments are approved. Idris restated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of officers and men of the force.

He warned them against violating the fundamental human rights of the citizens in the course of performing their duties.