16th August, 2011
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yakubu Alkali, has assured that police officers involved in the screening of incoming inspectors and assistant superintendents of police (ASPs), will be fair to all applicants.
Speaking with P.M.NEWS in Lagos during the screening of candidates for inspectors and ASPs, Alkali said a total of 1,200 applicants applied to be enlisted as inspectors and ASPs in the Force.
The police chief assured that the officers involved in the screening will never collect bribe or indulge in any form of corruption during the exercise.
“They will also not condone it from the applicants,” he added.
He advised applicants to report any police officer who demanded bribe to him personally so that he can take appropriate actions.
Alkali said he would personally supervise the screening exercise to ensure that it is fair and credible.
Investigations by P.M.NEWS revealed that a total of 1,200 applicants from Lagos applied to be enlisted as inspectors and assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) in the Police.
Applicants for the post of inspector are to obtain a minimum of an OND, NCE, diploma or A-Level, while applicants for ASP are expected to be degree holders or HND holders with a minimum of second class lower division in the humanities.
Alkali assured that in addition to the certificates presented, applicants must prove at the point of screening that they have the discipline and moral standards to undergo the rigorous training necessary for combating crime in the state.