Nigerian Police Force Recruitment Examination Past Questions And Answers From 2018 To 2024

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NIGERIAN POLICE RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION

PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (60 QUESTIONS)

1. The primary duty of the Nigerian Police Force is to
A. Defend the country from external attack
B. Maintain law and order
C. Conduct elections
D. Collect taxes
Answer: B

2. The Nigerian Police Force was established in
A. 1861
B. 1896
C. 1914
D. 1960
Answer: B

3. The current head of the Nigerian Police Force is the
A. Chief of Defence Staff
B. National Security Adviser
C. Inspector-General of Police
D. Minister of Interior
Answer: C

4. Which section of the Constitution establishes the Police Force?
A. Section 14
B. Section 214
C. Section 260
D. Section 315
Answer: B

5. The Police Force is under the supervision of the
A. National Assembly
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Interior
D. Supreme Court
Answer: C

6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Police?
A. Prevention of crime
B. Detection of crime
C. Prosecution of offenders
D. Enacting laws
Answer: D

7. Nigeria operates a
A. Unitary system
B. Federal system
C. Parliamentary system
D. Monarchical system
Answer: B

8. The capital of Nigeria is
A. Lagos
B. Kaduna
C. Abuja
D. Ibadan
Answer: C

9. The highest court in Nigeria is the
A. Federal High Court
B. Court of Appeal
C. Supreme Court
D. Sharia Court
Answer: C

10. A suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This principle is known as
A. Fair hearing
B. Rule of law
C. Fundamental rights
D. Natural justice
Answer: B

11. Which rank is the highest in the Nigerian Police?
A. Commissioner of Police
B. Deputy Inspector-General
C. Assistant Inspector-General
D. Inspector-General
Answer: D

12. Which document is required for international travel?
A. National ID card
B. Driver’s licence
C. Passport
D. Voter’s card
Answer: C

13. Armed robbery is classified as
A. Civil offence
B. Political offence
C. Felony
D. Simple offence
Answer: C

14. The National Assembly consists of
A. Senate only
B. House of Representatives only
C. Senate and House of Representatives
D. Council of States
Answer: C

Nigerian Police Force Recruitment Examination Past Questions And Answers From 2018 To 2024

15. The official language of Nigeria is
A. Hausa
B. Yoruba
C. Igbo
D. English
Answer: D

16. Which of the following is a traffic offence?
A. Murder
B. Speeding
C. Kidnapping
D. Treason
Answer: B

17. The Nigerian flag was designed by
A. Herbert Macaulay
B. Taiwo Akinkunmi
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Answer: B

18. The Police College in Nigeria is located in
A. Jos
B. Ikeja
C. Ibadan
D. Enugu
Answer: C

19. A police officer must obey lawful orders from
A. Any civilian
B. Only senior officers
C. The President only
D. Journalists
Answer: B

20. Which agency issues the National Identification Number (NIN)?
A. NIS
B. INEC
C. NIMC
D. NPC
Answer: C

21. Which of the following is a fundamental human right?
A. Right to bribe
B. Right to fair hearing
C. Right to disobey law
D. Right to violence
Answer: B

22. The body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria is
A. EFCC
B. INEC
C. ICPC
D. DSS
Answer: B

23. The process of formally charging a suspect to court is called
A. Arrest
B. Interrogation
C. Prosecution
D. Investigation
Answer: C

24. Which of these is a security threat?
A. Flood control
B. Banditry
C. Tourism
D. Sports
Answer: B

25. The Police Service Commission is responsible for
A. Election monitoring
B. Appointment and discipline of police officers
C. Military operations
D. Prison management
Answer: B

26. A person who gives information to the police secretly is an
A. Accused
B. Informant
C. Suspect
D. Complainant
Answer: B

27. The Nigerian Police motto emphasizes
A. Force and control
B. Service and integrity
C. Wealth and power
D. Fear and obedience
Answer: B

28. Which of the following is NOT a Nigerian security agency?
A. DSS
B. NDLEA
C. NAFDAC
D. NSCDC
Answer: C

29. The use of handcuffs is allowed when a suspect
A. Is cooperative
B. Attempts to escape
C. Is elderly
D. Is innocent
Answer: B

30. The Nigeria Police Force operates under which Act?
A. Police Act
B. Criminal Code
C. Penal Code
D. Evidence Act
Answer: A

31. The longest river in Nigeria is River
A. Benue
B. Niger
C. Sokoto
D. Cross River
Answer: B

32. Which of these is an example of civil offence?
A. Murder
B. Breach of contract
C. Armed robbery
D. Kidnapping
Answer: B

33. The Nigerian Coat of Arms represents
A. Military power only
B. National authority and unity
C. Economic strength
D. Religious belief
Answer: B

34. A police officer on duty must be
A. Aggressive
B. Neutral and professional
C. Biased
D. Political
Answer: B

35. Which is the correct emergency police number in Nigeria?
A. 112
B. 767
C. 999
D. 911
Answer: A

36. The act of stealing secretly is known as
A. Robbery
B. Burglary
C. Theft
D. Assault
Answer: C

37. Which court handles minor offences?
A. Supreme Court
B. Magistrate Court
C. Court of Appeal
D. Federal High Court
Answer: B

Nigerian Police Force Recruitment Examination Past Questions And Answers From 2018 To 2024

38. Nigeria is divided into how many states?
A. 30
B. 32
C. 36
D. 40
Answer: C

39. Which of the following promotes community policing?
A. Public trust
B. Excessive force
C. Intimidation
D. Secrecy
Answer: A

40. The term “arrest” means
A. Freeing a suspect
B. Lawful restraint of a person
C. Questioning only
D. Warning
Answer: B

41. A police officer who accepts bribe commits
A. Loyalty
B. Corruption
C. Discipline
D. Courage
Answer: B

42. Which document empowers police investigation?
A. Search warrant
B. Birth certificate
C. Affidavit
D. Memorandum
Answer: A

43. Which of these is a responsibility of citizens?
A. Obeying lawful authority
B. Enforcing laws
C. Sentencing criminals
D. Printing currency
Answer: A

44. The age requirement for Nigerian Police recruitment usually starts from
A. 15 years
B. 18 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Answer: B

45. Intelligence gathered directly from people is called
A. SIGINT
B. IMINT
C. HUMINT
D. OSINT
Answer: C

46. A police officer must avoid
A. Integrity
B. Impartiality
C. Abuse of power
D. Professional conduct
Answer: C

47. Which is a national symbol?
A. Police baton
B. National flag
C. School uniform
D. Identity card
Answer: B

48. The police uniform represents
A. Authority and discipline
B. Fashion
C. Political power
D. Social class
Answer: A

49. Which is the correct spelling?
A. Occassion
B. Ocassion
C. Occasion
D. Occation
Answer: C

50. A report written after an investigation is called
A. Statement
B. Intelligence report
C. Memo
D. Diary
Answer: B

Nigerian Police Force Recruitment Examination Past Questions And Answers From 2018 To 2024

51. Which of the following best describes discipline?
A. Obedience to rules
B. Fear of punishment
C. Harshness
D. Aggression
Answer: A

52. A crime scene must be
A. Ignored
B. Preserved
C. Cleaned immediately
D. Opened to public
Answer: B

53. The police work closely with courts to ensure
A. Entertainment
B. Justice delivery
C. Campaigning
D. Employment
Answer: B

54. Which of the following is a leadership quality?
A. Laziness
B. Integrity
C. Corruption
D. Fear
Answer: B

55. The law guiding evidence in court is the
A. Criminal Code
B. Police Act
C. Evidence Act
D. Penal Code
Answer: C

56. Which body fights drug trafficking in Nigeria?
A. NDLEA
B. DSS
C. EFCC
D. NIS
Answer: A

57. The Nigerian Police Force is a
A. Private organization
B. Paramilitary organization
C. Voluntary organization
D. Political organization
Answer: B

58. Respect for human rights improves
A. Crime rate
B. Public confidence
C. Disorder
D. Corruption
Answer: B

59. A patrol duty involves
A. Staying indoors
B. Routine movement for surveillance
C. Court judgment
D. Office filing
Answer: B

60. A good police officer must be
A. Biased
B. Courageous and honest
C. Harsh
D. Careless
Answer: B