Police Announce Dates, Requirements for 2026 Constable Recruitment Screening

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants seeking recruitment as police constables will commence on March 9, 2026, as part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.

In a statement issued by the Sokoto State Police Command, the screening exercise will run from March 9 to April 18, 2026, at the Command Headquarters on Gwandu Road, Sokoto, beginning 7:00 a.m. daily.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmad Rufa’i, advised applicants who completed the online registration to log in to the official recruitment portal to confirm their application status and print the required documents ahead of the screening.

According to the command, candidates must report strictly on the date indicated on their invitation slip and come with all the required documents neatly arranged in two white flat files.

The documents include the application submission slip, physical screening form, invitation slip, credential screening form, National Identity Number (NIN) printout, O’Level certificate, birth certificate or declaration of age, and certificate of local government or state of origin.

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Applicants are also expected to present both original copies and photocopies of their credentials, while specialist applicants must provide trade test certificates where applicable.

In addition, candidates must submit a completed guarantors’ form with passport photographs of their referees, as part of the verification process during the credential screening exercise.

The command further directed applicants to appear at the venue wearing white canvas shoes, white T-shirts, white shorts, and white stockings, warning that those who fail to comply with the dress code or do not present the required documents may not be allowed to participate in the screening.

The exercise is part of the nationwide recruitment drive for 50,000 police constables, being conducted in collaboration with the Police Service Commission, aimed at boosting manpower and strengthening security operations across Nigeria.

The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Ahmed Musa, reiterated that the Nigeria Police recruitment process is completely free, urging applicants to avoid fraudsters or anyone requesting money in connection with the exercise.

He also called on candidates to cooperate with officials and ensure proper preparation to enable a smooth, transparent, and orderly screening process.

Police Announce Dates, Requirements for 2026 Constable Recruitment Screening

Court Discharges Abba Kyari, Brothers in NDLEA Non-Disclosure of Assets Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari and his two brothers over allegations of non-disclosure of assets filed against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case after ruling that the anti-narcotics agency failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, as required under criminal law.

The judge held that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, adding that the NDLEA did not provide sufficient evidence linking the properties and funds mentioned in the charge to the defendants. Justice Omotosho also described the case as “persecution rather than prosecution,” before formally discharging and acquitting Abba Kyari and his brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, of all charges.

The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/408/2022, was filed by the NDLEA against Kyari, a former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), alongside his brothers on allegations bordering on failure to declare assets, disguising ownership of properties and conversion of funds.

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According to the anti-narcotics agency, investigations uncovered 14 assets allegedly linked to Kyari, including shopping malls, residential estates, parcels of land, farmland and a polo playground located in Abuja and Maiduguri, Borno State.

The NDLEA further alleged that more than ₦207 million and €17,598 were discovered in various bank accounts linked to Kyari in Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa and Sterling Bank.

The agency argued that the properties and funds were not fully disclosed by Kyari in his asset declaration, and also accused the defendants of disguising ownership of the assets.

However, during the trial, Kyari and his brothers pleaded not guilty to the 23-count charge, insisting that the allegations were unfounded.

In his ruling, Justice Omotosho emphasized that criminal charges must be supported by credible and verifiable evidence, adding that the prosecution failed to establish ownership of the properties through legal documents such as title deeds or other admissible proof.

The NDLEA had charged the defendants under Section 35(3)(a) of the NDLEA Act and Section 15(3)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, which deal with asset concealment and illicit financial transactions.

Legal analysts say the judgment marks a significant development in the legal battles involving the suspended police officer, who rose to national prominence during his time leading the Police Intelligence Response Team.

Despite the acquittal in the asset non-declaration case, Kyari still faces separate criminal proceedings relating to alleged drug-related offences, which are currently pending before another court.

The ruling effectively brings an end to the NDLEA’s asset declaration case filed in 2022 against the embattled police officer and his brothers.

Court Discharges Abba Kyari, Brothers in NDLEA Non-Disclosure of Assets Case

Terrorists Attack Borno, Kill Soldiers, Abduct Women, Children

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants launched a deadly attack on a military base and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, killing soldiers and civilians and abducting scores of women and children. The assault occurred Wednesday, shortly after residents broke their fast during Ramadan, and has left the community devastated.

According to local security sources, the militants overpowered troops stationed at the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, killing at least nine soldiers and forcing others to retreat. The insurgents also burned armored tanks, operational vehicles, and structures in the IDP camp, before abducting an estimated 100 women and children. Eyewitnesses reported that the town’s Chief Imam was killed during the attack, intensifying the horror among residents.

The attack caused widespread panic as residents fled Ngoshe toward Pulka town, leaving homes and property behind. Survivors described the militants as heavily armed and organized, capable of carrying out a coordinated assault on both military and civilian targets. Authorities have yet to confirm the full casualty toll, and many families remain unaccounted for.

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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, condemned the attack and confirmed that hundreds of civilians and soldiers were affected. He urged the government to intensify military operations in insurgent strongholds such as the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains, where Boko Haram and ISWAP maintain bases.

In response to the attack, the Nigerian Air Force and ground troops conducted precision operations along the insurgents’ withdrawal routes, reportedly neutralizing several militants and disrupting their escape. Despite these efforts, the incident underscores the persistent threat posed by extremist groups in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno State, which remains vulnerable to large-scale attacks and abductions.

The assault highlights ongoing security challenges in areas returning refugees and IDPs from neighboring countries, illustrating the urgent need for enhanced military and humanitarian interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

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