Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has warned against signing guarantors forms for people they know nothing about.
Mr Adejobi issued this warning while responding to complaints that Divisional Police Officers were refusing to stand as guarantors for youths who applied to join the police academy.
While warning that standing as a guarantor to an untrustworthy person could lead the guarantor into trouble in the future, Police spokesperson maintained that it is not compulsory for anyone to stand as guarantor or referee to someone they do not know or trust.
Adejobi stated, “It’s not compulsory for anyone to sign for you as a referee or guarantor. You must look for someone who knows you and can vouch for you to be your guarantor. I pity many who sign as guarantors for those they know nothing about. It’s dangerous and could be used against them in the future. You dont stand as a guarantor for someone you dont know. So, if the DPOs and others are not ready to sign for you, it’s not an offence. You need to look for those who know you. Thanks.”
