34,000 compete for 1,000 police jobs in Benue
News 34,000 compete for 1,000 police jobs in Benue Published on April 4, 2026 By Ejembi Ogwuche googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); No fewer than 34,000 applicants are competing for just 1,000 police recruitment slots in Benue State. The disclosure was made by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Musa Abdulraham, during a lecture at the Police Officers’ Mess in Makurdi. The event formed part of the activities marking the 2026 Police Week. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking on “Prevention of Electoral Violence and Ballot Box Snatching”, Abdulraham linked youth unemployment to rising cases of electoral violence. He noted that thousands of jobless youths are often exploited by politicians to disrupt elections. He said the overwhelming number of applicants underscores the scarcity of employment opportunities in the state. “For example, in the ongoing police recruitment, 34,000 applied in Benue State for only 1,000 vacancies. If we give the 1,000 jobs, what happens to the 33,000 left?” he said. Abdulraham warned that electoral violence remains a major threat to Nigeria’s democracy, tracing its roots to the 1964 and 1965 elections. According to him, “Violence can only mar elections, not make them. Once it starts, it can become uncontrollable and devastating.” He urged all levels of government to prioritise job creation, stressing that engaging youths productively would reduce their vulnerability to political manipulation and strengthen the electoral process. Don't Miss Nigeria must break yoke of corruption – EFCC boss assures at Easter You may like VDM narrates how FCT Police helped mentally unstable woman deliver Police assure Kano residents of robust security for Easter Police rescue kidnapped victim in Delta Police assure tight security, urge vigilance in Jigawa ahead Easter IGP deploys specialised tactical teams to Benue ahead 2026 Easter celebration Police arrest 15 for road obstruction along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
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