By Adedoyin Falolu

The Nigerian Police academy has commenced application for its 9th Regular Course Cadet degree programme.

According to a statement by released by the academy signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Interested and Qualified Candidates can register now while the IGP has warned Impostors, Fraudsters from taking advantage of the applicants.

Speaking further, he explained that the online registration process will run for a period of six (6) weeks from August 1st to September 12, 2022 availing both male and female Nigerians of good character the opportunity of serving the fatherland.

CSP detailed the requirements for admission into the Academy to include the following ;
i. be Nigerian citizen by birth and possess National Identity Number (NIN), score not less than 180 marks in the 2022 JAMB, and must have selected the Nigeria Police Academy as institution of first choice.
ii. possess a minimum of 6 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC/NECO with credit pass in Mathematics and English.
iii. be aged between 17 – 22 years by 31st October, 2022.
iv. be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, and not less than 1.67m tall for male and 1.64m for female.
v. have not less than 86cm (34 inches) expanded chest measurement (male only)
vi. not be married or pregnant at the time of admission (female only)
vii. have a valid email address and phone number.
viii. SSCE (WAEC/NECO) Statements of Results or certificates before 2017 will not be accepted.

He further explained that the method of application is virtual adding that interested applicants who meet the criteria above are advised to visit the Academy’s website for more information.

The FPRO said their will be Automated physical screening exercise holding at the seventeen (17) zonal commands headquarters from 19th to 25th September, 2022 while Successful candidates will participate in a Computer Based Test (CBT) and a subsequent Automated Medical Screening Exercise prior to Final Selection of candidates who will undergo a 5-year academic and police training leading to a Bachelors’ Degree and commissioning into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendent of Police II.

In addition,the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures that the process will be conducted in the best tradition of transparency and accountability. He advises the applicants to be wary of online imposters, scammers, and other criminal elements who might want to take advantage of the application process to dupe innocent applicants. The IGP however warns that anyone found wanting in this regard will be arrested and prosecuted.