In a bid to get the
best out of the ongoing recruitment exercise, the Nigerian Police Force has
revealed its intention to subject every incoming candidate to polygraph test
(lie detector Test).
This development was
made public by the Police Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah, through a
statement in Abuja.
The statement reads:
“The Nigeria Police Force will subject successful candidates in the ongoing
recruitment exercise to compulsory polygraph test (lie detector Test) this test
will be in addition to the general background check, biometrics, medical,
physical examination, aptitude, oral and psychological tests.
“Also conduct a
thorough verification of all documents submitted by prospective candidates. The
Inspector General of Police IGP Ibrahim K. Idris gave this directive while
reviewing the recruitment exercise so far and expressed satisfaction with the
progress made in recruiting Ten thousand personnel into the Nigeria Police
Force”.
He further explained
that the polygraph test will enable the Force to detect applicants with
questionable character that is capable of maligning the nation’s security
agency.
“No candidate will
be admitted for training at the Police academy and colleges without undergoing
these prescribed tests which is aimed at ensuring that candidates with
questionable character are detected and checkmated early enough.
“The Police Academy
and other training Colleges across the country will be equipped to carry out
the necessary tests. The Nigeria Police Force is determined to ensure that the
current recruitment exercise conform to acceptable standards necessary for an
ideal Police officer the Nigerian people deserve. ” he said.
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