The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced that police recruitment adverts will be published on September 11, with successful recruits expected to report to training colleges on November 17.

Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on Tuesday, NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley confirmed that the government plans to recruit 10,000 police constables in the 2025/2026 financial year. "Our target with the planned recruitment of 10,000 police constables is to ensure the process is conducted with transparency, fairness, integrity, inclusivity, and full legality," Leley assured lawmakers.

He further revealed that the impasse between the NPSC and the National Police Service (NPS) over recruitment roles has been resolved.  National Police Service Commission(NPSC) Presents 2025 Budget Policy Statement to the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, February 25, 2025.

Photo NPS The Commission, as the employer, will now oversee the exercise, ensuring that it adheres to established procedures and meets the country's security needs.