Police recruitment: 22-year-old applicant disqualified for being over aged
Monday, April 27, 2026
A 22‑year‑old, Babatunde Fawaz, was barred from the Nigeria Police Force recruitment after officials claimed he was “overaged,” even though his birth certificate shows he was
A 22-year-old applicant, Babatunde Fawaz, has been disqualified from the ongoing recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Police Force on the grounds of being “overaged,” despite records showing he is within the approved age limit. The applicant said he was born in June 2003 and this was reflected in his declaration of age and his national […] Police recruitment: 22-year-old applicant disqualified for being over aged