2023: IGP Usman Baba Orders Immediate Distribution Of Additional Uniforms, Anti-riot Equipment To State Commands
Ahead of the 2023 General Election, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate distribution of additional batches of uniforms, kits, accoutrements and anti-riot equipment comprising bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management, and stun guns to the state commands.
This was done to ensure that officers appear in clean uniforms and are well-suited to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 General Election; and to also ensure safety of lives and property in the country.
‘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 Election, to optimize professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control, as well as subdue any civil unrest; and to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality’ Force PRO ,Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police, noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Monday .
The statement noted that the IGP has also promised total commitment of the force under his leadership to continuing to provide necessary equipment 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 Election.
Equally, the Inspector-General of Police urged officers and men of the Force to exhibit discipline, decency, and respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
