Applicants for police recruitment to undergo mental, pregnancy and HIV tests

The Inspector -General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said that the candidates shortlisted for recruitment into the Force will undergo a psychological evaluation, HIV and Hepatitis screening while the females would also be subjected to a pregnancy test .
The Force warned participating officers to be impartial and ensure transparency during the exercise which would commence on Monday across the country. Idris, in a statement on Saturday, warned the state commands to be thorough, be above board and ensure that the exercise is smooth, hitch - free and devoid of any form of corrupt practices .

He said “General medical test , which covers blood pressure , blood sugar , body mass index , Hepatitis B and C , HIV screening, tuberculosis , antigen in serum and pregnancy test ( for women only ). Others include psychological evaluation of the candidates , which covers psychological interview , personality and integrity as well as drug screening will be conducted on the candidates, candidates are advised to be of good conduct throughout the exercise.”