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Nigeria police to wear camouflage uniform

The federal government has approved a new camouflage uniform for officers of the Nigerian Police Force and the test-run of the uniform was launched by … Continue reading Nigeria police to wear camouflage uniform


The federal government has approved a new camouflage uniform for officers of the Nigerian Police Force and the test-run of the uniform was launched by the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), wearing the uniform.

This was made known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Olusola Amore, which stated that “President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a test-run of a camouflage dress for the Nigeria Police Force as one of its operational attires.”

According to the statement, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar stated that “his appearance in the new police camouflage is a process of test running the uniform as one of the Force’s operational outfits.”

The test-run of the new camouflage, which has got the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan, is also expected to boost the image of Police officers as well as discourage them from developing cold feet any time they came face to face with robbers.

The IGP stated that “the new dress is in line with the transformation agenda of the Federal Government and the long desire of the Police management team to reform and to launder an acceptable image for the police through the turn-out of its officers and men.”

“The camouflage which is an admixture of black, white and ash colours, will serve as an operational dress for the police with some inherent advantages when fully integrated and confirmed as one of the official police outfits.”

The Police authority noted that cost-saving and easy maintenance are part of the reasons for the planned change. “The advantages of the new police camouflage include cost effectiveness to maintain; operationally durable; highly customized with security features to forestall impersonation and environmentally friendly.

The Police boss urged the public to come up with constructive criticisms regarding the new police camouflage, so that public opinion will be given adequate consideration.

This is the second time the government is making moves to change the all black uniform of the security operatives.  A blue shirt was launched for the police officers, years ago but the policy was not translated to the lower ranks of the officers as only the senior officers donned the light blue shirt.