The Inspector-General of Police,
IGP Ibrahim Idris, has revealed the areas where prospective police recruits
will be assessed before their final selection.
He made this disclosure in Abuja
on Saturday while addressing Commissioners of Police and other senior officers
nominated to serve as Heads of Police Recruitment Screening Committee in the 37
commands across the federation.
The IGP, represented by the
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Training and Development, DIG Emmanuel
Inyang, warned the senior officers to be thorough and above board.
The
screening exercise will commence with effect from Monday 7th May, 2018.
The IGP further warned officers
that will be participating in the screening exercise to remain impartial and
ensure transparency.
He said: “For the first time,
successful candidates, after the physical screening, will undergo a written
aptitude test to be conducted by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
to ensure transparency and get the best out of the candidates.
“Furthermore, Medical Examination
will be conducted for each candidate in the following areas before final
selection:-
“Visual Assessment which covers
far and near visual acuity, binocular vision, colour vision, visual field
testing and pathology.
“General medical test which
covers blood pressure, sugar, body mass index, hepatitis b and c, HIV
screening, Tuberculosis, antigen in serum and pregnancy test (for women only).
“Psychological evolution of the
candidates which covers psychological interview, personality and integrity as
well as drug screening.
“The Inspector General of Police
also directed that the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Training and
Development should embark on monitoring and assessment of the exercise
throughout the Thirty Six (36) States and the FCT to ensure that the exercise is
carried out in line with best practices.
“Candidates are advised to be of good conduct
throughout the exercise.”
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