The Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State has announced that the physical and credential screening for applicants aspiring to join the force as police constables will commence on March 9, 2026.
The Sokoto State Police Command stated that the exercise will take place from March 9 to April 18, 2026, at the Command Headquarters on Gwandu Road in Sokoto, starting from 7:00 a.m. daily.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, applicants who successfully completed the online registration were urged to log in to the official recruitment portal to verify their status and print the required documents for the screening process.
According to the statement: “Candidates are required to report strictly on the date indicated on their invitation slip and must come with all required documents neatly arranged in two white flat files.
“The 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 required documents include a completed guarantors’ form with passport photographs and trade test results for specialist applicants.”
The Command further instructed applicants to report at the screening venue dressed in 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 advised members of the public to report anyone requesting money in connection with the process.
He also urged applicants to cooperate fully with officials and ensure proper preparation to ensure a seamless and effective screening exercise.
