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The Police Service Commission (PSC)<\/strong> has introduced a new whistle-blowing policy to combat corruption, fraud, and racketeering in the recruitment process of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani<\/strong>, the commission said the policy was designed to ensure that police recruitment remains transparent, merit-based, and free of undue influence.<\/p>\n

Secure Reporting Channels for Nigerians<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The policy establishes a safe platform for Nigerians to report cases of bribery, falsification of documents, ghost candidates, or manipulation of recruitment results. It also covers sexual harassment, extortion, impersonation during examinations, and other unethical practices<\/strong> by recruitment officials or middlemen.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis policy empowers every citizen to act as a watchdog, ensuring the recruitment process is free from bribery, fraud, and unethical influence,\u201d Ani stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The commission encouraged whistle-blowers to provide detailed reports to aid investigations, while also assuring that complaints could be made anonymously.<\/p>\n

Protection for Whistle-Blowers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The PSC stressed that all reports would be treated with confidentiality and whistle-blowers would be protected under Nigerian laws from victimisation, intimidation, or retaliation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ani assured that every credible report would be independently investigated, with decisive disciplinary or legal action<\/strong> taken against anyone found guilty of malpractice.<\/p>\n

Aligned with Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The commission noted that the whistle-blowing framework reflects its commitment to good governance and national security, aligning with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Calling on Nigerians to support the reform, the PSC said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cYour courage can make the difference in building a more professional and accountable Nigeria Police.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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