Kogi State leads in the latest data from the recent paramilitary recruitment with a total of 116,188 individuals vying for positions.
This was disclosed by the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, at the end of the application process on Monday.
The figures, according to the statistics, which represent the total number of applications received, place Kogi significantly ahead of other states.
According to the statistics, following closely behind Kogi are Kaduna and Benue States with 114,551 and 110,583 applicants, respectively.
Data revealed that the three states collectively accounted for a substantial portion of the overall applications.
The data further shows a wide disparity in the number of applicants across the country.
DAILY POST reports that while some states saw a massive turnout, others had considerably lower numbers.
For instance, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers and Ebonyi were among the states with the fewest applications. Lagos State had 14,216 applicants, while Bayelsa State recorded the lowest with 11,669.
The total number of applications received nationwide reached 1,911,377.
Shortlisted candidates for the recruitment into the paramilitary services are expected to be contacted soon with further instructions.
“Applicants are advised to keep a close watch on their emails and text messages for notifications and to regularly check the official recruitment portal for updates,” the statement added.
