Police debunk fake statement on training of 50,000 new constables
The Nigeria Police Force has disclaimed a fake press statement circulating on social media about the commencement of training for 50,000 new constables. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-fake-statement-on-training-of-50000-new-constables/
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that a circulating fake press release is not authorized or endorsed by any of its departments. The statement falsely claimed that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu had authorized the training of 50,000 new police constables. Despite resembling official NPF documents, the forged press release was created to mislead social media users.
The Nigeria Police Force has asserted, "The Nigeria Police Force disclaims the purported Press Release titled, 'IGP OLATUNJI RILWAN DISU DIRECTS COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING FOR 50,000 NEWLY RECRUITED POLICE CONSTABLES,' currently in circulation and bearing the name and designation of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr."
The statement emphasized that the public should only rely on verified NPF communication channels and the official recruitment portal for accurate information. The Force has launched a manhunt to identify those responsible for the fabrication and dissemination of the false statement, warning them of legal repercussions upon apprehension.
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