Radda demands thorough screening in police recruitment
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has called for thorough background checks in the ongoing 2025/2026 police constable recruitment to ensure that only qualified, disciplined, and law-abiding citizens were enlisted
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has called for thorough background checks in the ongoing 2025/2026 police constable recruitment to ensure that only qualified, disciplined, and law-abiding citizens were enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force.
Radda warned against enlisting individuals with criminal backgrounds and records
The governor made the demand yesterday at Government House, Katsina, while receiving members of the recruitment teams, who briefed him on the progress, conduct and various phases of the exercise in the state.
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Radda explained that the exercise was a critical national assignment aimed at strengthening the manpower, capacity, and operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police.
He commended the orderly, transparent, and well-coordinated manner in which the exercise was being conducted, noting that the process has been seamless and properly structured.
He praised the calibre, professionalism, and dedication of the recruitment team, describing their efforts as commendable and highly impactful.
He said: ‘’The Nigeria Police Force plays a vital role in safeguarding lives and property, as well as maintaining peace and order across the country.
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‘’The recruitment team must therefore uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the exercise and ensure strict adherence to due process at all stages.
“Background checks must be taken very seriously to ensure that individuals with criminal tendencies are not recruited and given the opportunity to abuse the system.”
He assured the team of the continued support and cooperation of the state government toward the successful completion of the exercise
Radda expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the initiative aimed at strengthening the manpower of the Nigeria Police and enhancing national security.
Earlier, the recruitment team, led by Director Aminu Abubakar Malumfashi of the Police Service Commission and DCP Ramatu Sada, FDC, briefed the governor on the progress, phases, and achievements recorded so far in the exercise.
