The Lagos State Police Command has announced that it will begin its physical and documentation screening for constable recruitment.
In a statement issued by
The Command’s Public Relations Officer -SP Abimbola Adebisi, the announcement is meant for the general public, particularly applicants who are indigenes of the State and have successfully completed the online registration for the 2025/2026 recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force; as General Duty and Specialist Police Constables.
According to the release, they are to note that the Physical and Credential Screening Exercise will commence from Monday 9th March to Saturday 18th April, 2026. The screening exercise will hold daily from 7:00 am at the Police College, Ikeja.
Therefore, all applicants are required to appear in a clean white T-shirt and white shorts, and must present the following mandatory documents neatly arranged in two white flat files:
1. Invitation Slip (with assigned TABLE);
2. Credential Screening Form;
3. Original National Identity Number (NIN) printout or Card issued by NIMC;
4. O’ Level (GCE/SSCE) Certificate;
5. Birth Certificate or Declaration of age;
6. LGA/State of Origin Certificate;
7. Trade Test/Certificate (for Specialists only);
8. Duly completed and signed Guarantors form with photocopies and passports of referees attached.
9. Original and duplicate copies of credentials are to be neatly packaged in two separate white flat files, with recent passport photographs attached.
The statement further said that any candidate who fails to present the above-listed items, will not be considered for screening. Applicants are strongly advised to strictly adhere to their scheduled dates and other guidelines provided.
The Lagos State Police Command has also emphasized that the screening process is absolutely free and conducted strictly on merit, in line with the highest standards of professionalism and transparency.
Members of the public are also urged to report any individual or group demanding gratification in connection with the exercise.
