The Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State has announced that physical and credential screening for applicants seeking recruitment as police constables will begin on March 9, 2026.
According to the Sokoto State Police Command, the screening exercise will run from March 9 to April 18, 2026, at the Command Headquarters located on Gwandu Road in Sokoto, starting at 7:00 a.m. daily.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i.
Applicants who successfully completed the online registration were advised to log in to the official recruitment portal to verify their status and print the required documents ahead of the screening.
The statement explained that candidates must appear on the exact date stated on their invitation slip and present all required documents arranged in two white flat files.
Required documents include the application submission slip, physical screening form, invitation slip, credential screening form, National Identity Number printout, O’Level certificate, birth certificate or age declaration, and certificate of local government or state of origin.
Other documents include a completed guarantors’ form with passport photographs and trade test results for specialist applicants.
Candidates have also been instructed to appear at the screening venue wearing white canvas shoes, white T-shirts, white shorts and white stockings.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ahmed Musa, cautioned that the recruitment process is entirely free and urged the public to report anyone requesting money in relation to the exercise.
He also appealed to applicants to cooperate with officials and prepare properly to ensure a smooth and successful screening process.
