The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that Ebonyi State recorded the lowest number of applications—1,667—for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables.
It was followed by Anambra with 1,739 applications, Bayelsa 2,430, and Lagos 2,448. At the other end, Adamawa led with 38,989 applications, Kaduna had 30,397, while Borno recorded 24,009.
Briefing reporters at the PSC headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu, stated that the commission received a total of 616,873 applications before the recruitment portal closed on February 8, 2026, following an eight-week period that began on December 15, 2025.
According to Lakanu, “Let me begin by expressing our profound gratitude to His Excellency, the President and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary directive approving the recruitment of fifty thousand (50,000) additional personnel into the Nigeria Police Force.
“This bold decision clearly reflects the commitment of this administration to strengthening internal security and addressing the nation’s security challenges. This injection of manpower will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the Force and reinforce the nation’s security architecture.
“I also wish to commend the Police Force. The synergy and cordial working relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission throughout this recruitment process has been exemplary. “
(The Nation)
General Duty applicants: 348,974
