The Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has dismissed claims that recruitment into the internal security agencies has already been finalised, describing the reports as false and misleading.
Addressing the press on Friday, November 14, the Minister stressed that the ongoing recruitment exercise remains open, competitive, and strictly merit-based. He insisted that no candidate has been preselected, contrary to rumours circulating within the public domain.
Mr Muntaka emphasised that the Ministry is committed to running a transparent process that upholds fairness and integrity, cautioning the public against individuals who may attempt to sell recruitment slots, warning that such persons will be arrested and prosecuted.
According to him, the recruitment is not for sale, and the Ministry has not engaged any middlemen or agents to facilitate entry into the security services. He urged prospective applicants to avoid dealing with anyone claiming to influence the process.
“We will ensure that all applicants are treated with dignity and respect, and that the process is conducted fairly and impartially,” he assured, adding that the public should promptly report any suspicious activity or persons attempting to extort money in the name of recruitment.
