The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has warned Nigerians to desist from giving money to individuals with the intent to securing employment in the corps.
It advised prospective job applicants to report job racketeers to the nearest office of the NSCDC.
In a press statement issued on Sunday by Ekunola Gbenga, Media Assistant to the Commandant General of NSCDC, the corps reiterated that its recruitment exercise is free.
“The Corps reiterated that its ongoing recruitment process is completely “free of charge” and executed in an equitable and transparent manner.
“It warned the public and especially applicants not to have any financial dealings with anyone as a guarantee for the recruitment into the service.
“The Corps said it was working to apprehend the perpetrators of the illegal activities,” the statement read on part.
Ekunola further said the NSCDC had received information about the activities of some “unscrupulous individuals” who were extorting money from unsuspecting applicants under the false impression that they can guarantee their eventual recruitment into the corps.
“Therefore, no applicant is required to make any payments to any individuals or bank accounts at any time during the recruitment process,” he declared.