The Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Ebonyi Command, said it has commenced physical and credential screening for 1,537 applicants in the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.
Mrs Augustina Ogbodo, Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abakaliki.
Ogbodo said the screening, which started on Monday, had been hitch-free.
The commissioner explained that the recruitment was to boost the manpower of the police force not only in Ebonyi but across the country.
On the number so far screened, he said, “It is an ongoing process; so, it’s difficult to ascertain the figures now.
“The screening had been hitch-free since day one. It has been orderly to ensure that only certified and qualified applicants are screened.
“Yes, we are picking the most qualified applicants and you know, the exercise is free,” the CP said.
On security in the state, Ogbodo said the command was committed to securing an environment for the citizenry and urged all hands to be on deck for the protection of lives and properties.