Police recruitment deadline extended due to low applications in some states
The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the recruitment deadline for 50,000 constables after receiving fewer applications from states like Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra. President Bola Tinubu had earlier declared a nationwide security emergency, prompting the recruitment drive to address rising insecurity. The application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, was initially set to close on January 25, 2026, but will now close on February 8, 2026. The extension aims to ensure equitable representation from all states.
What we know
- The recruitment deadline for 50,000 police constables has been extended by two weeks due to low applications from certain states.
- President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency on November 26, 2025, leading to the current recruitment initiative.
- The application portal opened on December 15, 2025, and will now close on February 8, 2026, instead of the original January 25, 2026 deadline.
- Over 400,000 applications have been received, with states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna recording high numbers, while Lagos and others lag behind.
- The extension is intended to encourage more eligible Nigerians, especially from underrepresented states, to apply before the new deadline.
