The Zambia Police Service has warned the public against false job alerts circulating on social media, clarifying that no recruitment exercise is currently underway.
The warning follows a surge in online messages misleading people into believing that the police service is hiring new officers. Authorities say the misinformation has resulted in a high volume of calls and visits from individuals seeking confirmation.
Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi stated that there is no ongoing recruitment process and reminded the public that any official intake is always communicated through authorised and credible media platforms.
Chilabi also clarified that discussions during the recent Commanders’ Conference focused only on future staffing needs and should not be interpreted as an announcement of recruitment.
He cautioned that scammers may exploit the confusion by posing as recruitment agents and urged the public not to pay money or share personal information with individuals claiming to facilitate recruitment.
“During the recently concluded Commanders’ Conference, we only discussed the need for more officers in the future. This does not mean recruitment is currently taking place. We urge the public to be cautious of scammers who may falsely claim to facilitate recruitment,” said Chilabi.
“We remain committed to keeping the public informed and urge citizens to rely only on official communication channels for accurate information,” he added.
