IGP orders free distribution of uniforms to police

THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar has directed that the new police neon blue uniform be distributed free of charge to junior officers.
The new uniforms were before now meant for only senior police officers but are now to be distributed to all police personnel including inspectors down to constables.
The uniforms came into being during the tenure of Mike Okiro as the IGP but will now succeed the existing black uniform on the orders of the current IGP.
Following the directive, Nigerian Tribune gathered that 67, 500 pairs of the blue synthetic uniform, 75, 000 new belts and 90, 500 new black berets have been released by force headquarters to commands across the country for distribution to rank and file.
Contacted on the development, Force Public Relations officer, CSP Frank Mba confirmed that the IG directed the free distribution to all personnel as part of his determination to build a people’s friendly police force, as well as to help checkmate duplication or faking of the former uniform by hoodlums and criminals.
He said, “In line with Police regulations and long standing traditions of the force, the uniforms are to be issued free of charge to all police personnel.
“The IG directed that the new set of uniforms must be evenly distributed and they are for inspectors, rank and file
“The neon synthetic blue is easy to wash, dries very quickly, is less absorbent of heat and is climate friendly. Moreover, blue is recognised internationally as police colour and it conforms to international best practices”.
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