The Katsina State police command has warned applicants for the scheduled police constable examination in the state to beware of fraudsters and racketeers seeking to exploit unsuspecting candidates.

The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday in Katsina by Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson.

He announced that the examination for police constable recruitment “is scheduled to hold from April 28 to 30, nationwide.”

According to him, the exercise in Katsina will take place at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic along Dutsin-Ma Road.

He explained that only candidates who successfully passed the recently concluded physical and credential screening would be eligible to participate in the examination.

“Applicants are required to log on to the official recruitment portal from April 24 to print their coloured examination invitation slips, which contain details of their specific date, time and venue.

“Candidates are expected to come to the examination centre with a valid National Identification Number (NIN) slip issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) bearing a clear photograph, alongside a printed coloured invitation slip and a writing pen.

“The approved dress code for the exercise is white shorts, white T-shirt and white canvas shoes,” he said.

The commissioner reiterated that the recruitment process “is entirely free of charge”, warning applicants to beware of fraudsters and racketeers seeking to exploit unsuspecting candidates.

He stressed that any individual or group found engaging in fraudulent activities or demanding payment in connection with the recruitment would face the full weight of the law.

“Applicants should strictly adhere to the schedule indicated on their examination slips, arrive early at their designated centres and maintain orderliness throughout the exercise,” he advised.

Mr Umar-Fage urged all eligible candidates to comply with the guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent recruitment process. 

(NAN)