{
  "id": 6766973,
  "title": "Police debunk fake statement on training of 50,000 new constables",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/police-debunk-fake-statement-on-training-of-50-000-new-constables-6766973",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T15:01:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-debunk-fake-statement-on-training-of-50000-new-constables/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force has denounced a fabricated press release circulated widely on social media, claiming that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu had ordered the start of training for 50,000 newly recruited police constables. According to the police, the document, which bore the letterhead of the force and the name of its public relations officer, was neither issued nor authorized by any of its organs. Despite its deceptive appearance, the forged statement urged candidates to check the official police recruitment portal from September 14, 2026, for details on their training institutions and resumption dates. The statement also falsely quoted the IGP expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his support in combating insecurity and enhancing the nation's security framework. The Nigeria Police Force categorically denied responsibility for the false release, emphasizing that only its official channels should be trusted. The force advised the public, particularly those aspiring to join its ranks, to disregard the document's contents and rely solely on verified police recruitment information. The police force has launched a search for the individuals responsible for creating and spreading the false statement, promising legal action against those found culpable. This action follows a series of misleading recruitment-related statements attributed to security agencies, which have misled job seekers and members of the public.",
  "summary": "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police debunk fake statement on training of 50,000 new constables",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/police-debunk-fake-statement-on-training-of-50-000-new-constables",
        "published": "2026-09-11T14:24:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Police disown fake statement on training of 50,000 recruits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/police-disown-fake-statement-on-training-of-50-000-recruits",
        "published": "2026-09-11T14:45:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}