Buhari Approves Recruitment of 6,000 Policemen

There are strong indications that a presidential approval may have been given for the recruitment of an additional 6,000 police personnel. 

Investigation by New Telegraph revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval in his determination to boost the manpower needs of the Police. 

There had been consistent clamour for massive recruitment of personnel as the current number of about 370,000 to a population of 170 million people is considered grossly inadequate. Buhari had given a similar directive in 2015, for the recruitment of 10,000 officers and personnel, who have since completed compulsory trainings at the various colleges and academies. 

Prior to the 2015 approval, there seemed to be a silent embargo on recruitment into the Force. However, highly placed sources, who spoke in confidence with New Telegraph, said consequent upon the approval, the Police Service Commission (PSC), which is statutorily responsible for recruitment, training, discipline and dismissal, had met with a high-powered team from the Force Headquarters. 

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