The Police Service Commission, PSC, has lamented the high failure rate of more than 90 percent amongst applicants; seeking recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force
This was disclosed on Thursday, January 13; by the Commissioner representing Human Rights and Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs, in the Police Commission, Mr. Rommy Mom; who made this known at a Community Engagement Forum organised by the PSC in Makurdi, Benue State.
Mom stated that it was disheartening; that the applicants fail to score up to 30 percent in the exams.
He said the development among others was a major challenge the Commission would work hard; to correct in future recruitment exercises the PSC would conduct.
According to Mr. Mom: “The PSC during these recruitments has some observations; which are rather disheartening and we hope there will be a reversal going forward. Security is key to the development and enjoyment of peace.
“An additional concern is the fact that most of the applicants seem academically challenged; as more than 90 percent of the applicants have consistently failed; to score up to 30 percent in the examination.
“This is a sad reflection of the caliber of officers that will be patrolling our communities; in the event that these persons actually end up being enlisted; into the police.
“The society must encourage upright and responsible citizens to apply for recruitment; if our responsible and upright young ones are discouraged from joining the police; where are we going to source for the police officers of our dreams?”
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He said when that is done, the police would take its pride of place in the society; in the next five years.
Meanwhile, former Kogi West lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has warned Nigerians; against allowing other politicians with poor leadership qualities; like President Muhammadu Buhari to become the next president of the country.
Melaye made his position known on Thursday, January 13; through a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday; saying “Nigerians can not replace Buhari with Buhari Pro max”.
Melaye also rubbished the presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State; describing it as Papa Ajasco’s TV series.
The post reads, “Yahaya Bello’s dream of becoming President is a continuation of Papa Ajasco’s TV series. Meanwhile Nigerians can not replace Buhari with Buhari Pro max. SDM”.
