IGP seeks Buhari”s approval to recruit 155,000 in 5 years

The police seeks presidential approval to recruit extra 155,000 police officers in the next five years. That’s how many more people the Nigerian Police Force will need to meet United Nations recommended police ratio of 1:400. At present there is only one police for every 600 Nigerians. “If the approval is given, 31,000 police officers […]

The police seeks presidential approval to recruit extra 155,000 police officers in the next five years.

That’s how many more people the Nigerian Police Force will need to meet United Nations recommended police ratio of 1:400.

At present there is only one police for every 600 Nigerians.

“If the approval is given, 31,000 police officers will be added annually and may address the current policing ratio of 1:600 as well as improved service delivery,” said Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris.

He spoke at Police College Kaduna during the passing out parade of 1,195 2016/2017 batch recruits over the weekend and was represented by his deputy in charge of logistics and supply, Maigari Dikko.

The presidency has approved recruitment of 10,000, but the need for additional staffers is of utmost importance, said Idris.

According  to him, "Let’s once again appeal to Mr. President to further approve the recruitment of 31,000 Police officers yearly for the next five years to make the Nigeria Police operate within the United Nations approved policing ratio of 1:400.

"Currently, the NPF is operating at a ratio of 1:600 which is far below the approved United Nations ratio", the IGP said.

He added, "Out of the 10,000 persons recruited in 2016 to boost the workforce of Nigeria, 956 specialists comprise of cadet ASPs, inspectors and constables, have already passed out after undergone training for six months.

"Currently, 767 cadet ASPs and 666 cadet inspectors are being trained and will pass out in December this year after undergoing training for a period of 12 months."