The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), has declared that any candidate caught attempting to bribe or compromise the ongoing admission process into the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, will be immediately disqualified.
Argungu issued the warning during a supervisory visit to the academy, where he led a high-powered delegation to oversee the 2024 Post-JAMB admission screening process.
Speaking during the visit, the PSC Chairman stressed that the admission exercise must be conducted with integrity, fairness, and respect for equity.
A statement on Wednesday by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, said the chairman warned candidates against engaging in unethical practices, stating, “Any candidate negotiating to pay money for consideration should be weeded out. The process must run on merit and transparency.”
Ani quoted the PSC Chairman as stating that,“The commission will ensure the academy is run on merit and fairness and accountability and transparency must be their watchword.”
Argungu also inspected various facilities at the academy, including the moot court, clinic, library, lecture theatres, and screening centres.
During the inspection, he noted some complaints about malfunctioning computers and directed immediate rectification to ensure a smooth screening exercise.
Commending the academy’s leadership, particularly its Commandant, AIG Abubakar Sadiq, Argungu praised the innovative measures implemented for the screening process, including the use of computer-based testing
He noted that the transparent process allows candidates to view their results immediately after submission, ensuring accountability.
