The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved and unveiled a new Whistleblowing Policy designed to tackle corruption and malpractice in the recruitment processes of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission said the initiative is aimed at ensuring transparency, merit, and fairness in police recruitment while strengthening public confidence in the integrity of the system.
According to the PSC, the policy creates a secure channel for Nigerians to report corruption, fraud, and other unethical practices that undermine the credibility of the recruitment process.
“Our goal is to uphold the principles of good governance and strengthen our national security by ensuring only the most qualified and upright candidates are enlisted,” the Commission stated.
The PSC noted that the move aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly Priority Area 2 (National Security) and Priority Area 8 (Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption).
It stressed that a credible, professional, and trustworthy police force remains the cornerstone of national security, while citizens have a patriotic duty to help eliminate bribery, fraud, and manipulation in recruitment exercises.
The Commission encouraged Nigerians to report cases such as: Solicitation or acceptance of bribes in exchange for recruitment slots or preferential treatment, Manipulation of results in written, physical, or medical tests, falsification of credentials with the knowledge of officials, Sexual harassment or extortion of candidates as well inclusion of ghost candidates or impersonation during screenings and any other unethical influence by officials or middlemen.
To facilitate this, the PSC provided dedicated phone lines — 08065265651, 08059544355, 09159329404, and 08035866677 — as well as email (info@psc.gov.ng) and official social media handles (@PSCNigeria). Reports can also be submitted anonymously through its website, www.psc.gov.ng.
The Commission assured Nigerians that all reports will be handled with “utmost confidentiality,” and whistle-blowers will be protected under Nigerian law from victimisation, intimidation, or retaliation.
It also promised that every credible complaint would be promptly investigated, with disciplinary and legal actions taken against offenders.
“The courage of Nigerians can make the difference in building a more professional police force,” the PSC said, urging members of the public to act as watchdogs in safeguarding the integrity of the recruitment process.
