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Nigeria Police Rejects Viral Training Notice for Prospective Recruits
WHY IT MATTERS
The clarification stops misinformation from disrupting recruitment processes and ensures recruits rely on authentic police communications for training schedules.
What happened
The Nigeria Police Force issued a statement on its X account on Wednesday, dismissing a widely shared social media post that claimed prospective Police Constable recruits should report for training on September 18, 2026. The police clarified that the notice was not an official communication and urged all potential recruits to ignore it.
The disclaimer was posted to prevent confusion and ensure that only verified, official announcements are followed by applicants.
No alternative training date or official notice has been released by the force at this time.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Police dismiss viral September 18 training notice for recruits
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