Katsina police warn applicants ahead of constable recruitment exam

The Katsina State Police Command has cautioned applicants for the upcoming police constable recruitment examination to adhere strictly to laid-down procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters.

The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, issued the warning in a statement released on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu.

He disclosed that the nationwide examination is scheduled to take place from April 28 to April 30 in Katsina State and that the exercise will be conducted at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic along Dutsin-Ma Road.

According to the commissioner, only candidates who successfully passed the recently concluded physical and credential screening will be eligible to sit for the examination.

Applicants have been directed to log on to the official recruitment portal from April 24 to print their coloured examination invitation slips, which contain details of their specific date, time, and venue.

Mr Umar-Fage stated that candidates must present a valid National Identification Number (NIN) slip issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), bearing a clear photograph, alongside their printed coloured invitation slip and a writing pen at the examination centre.

He added that the approved dress code for the exercise is a white T-shirt, white shorts, and white canvas shoes.

Reiterating that the recruitment process is entirely free of charge, the police chief warned applicants to be wary of individuals or groups seeking to extort money under the guise of facilitating recruitment.

He stressed that anyone found engaging in fraudulent activities would face the full weight of the law.

The commissioner further advised candidates to adhere strictly to the schedule on their slips, arrive early at their designated centres, and maintain orderliness throughout the exercise.

He urged all eligible applicants to comply with the guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent recruitment process.