The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali-Baba has banned the use of unapproved uniforms by police officers on duty.
Acting Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, whol made this known in a statement in Abuja, said the Police Boss had expressed dismay over the violation of the approved Nigeria Police Force dress code by officers on patrol and guard, stop and search, and other routine operations.
According to Alkali-Baba, the officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with “Special Forces”, “Commando”, “Gallant MOPOL”, “SCORPION”, and other inscriptions while on duty.
He also described the use of unapproved apparels as unacceptable, added that, uniform, which was a means of identification, had been abused by officers who engaged in improper dressing.
The Police Boss lamented the fear the unwholesome practice would create in the minds of innocent Nigerians.
Baba, therefore, ordered that all police officers detailed for patrol, stop and search, check point, and other routine operational duties must be in approved uniforms for easy identification.
