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Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have disclosed that over 400,000 Nigerians have applied for 50,000 police constable positions nationwide. Despite the high overall turnout, the recruitment exercise has been extended by two weeks due to low application numbers from some states. The application portal, initially scheduled to close on January 25, 2026, will now remain open until February 8, 2026. According to the PSC, states such as Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna recorded strong participation, while Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra lagged behind. The extension aims to promote equitable state representation in the recruitment process. The commission urged eligible Nigerians, particularly from underrepresented states, to apply through the official portal. The recruitment drive follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency in November 2025, directing security agencies to strengthen personnel capacity to address escalating insecurity across the country.