The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali-Baba, has ordered the immediate distribution of additional sets of uniforms, kits, accouterments and anti-riot equipment for members of the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP gave the order in a statement signed on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to him, the distribution comprises bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management
Mr Adejobi added that the distribution also includes stun guns to ensure officers appear in clean uniforms and are well-suited to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 General Elections; and for the general safety of all and sundry across the country.
The statement reads: “This distribution is coming on the heels of the recently procured batch of the items to cater for the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force as preparations are in top gear for the forthcoming General Elections, to optimize professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control, as well as the subduing of any civil unrest; and to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality.
“The IGP in a statement signed by assures of his administration’s continuous commitment to continually provide the needful and upgrade the operational capability of the Force at all levels in order to completely stamp out crimes and criminality in the country while providing top-notch election security management for the 2023 General Elections.
“Equally, the Inspector-General of Police charges officers and men of the Force to exhibit discipline, decency, and respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.”
