The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed that the new Police Neon Blue uniform should be distributed free of charge to junior officers, CEOAFRICA.com gathered.

The new uniform, which was meant for only senior police officers before Abubakar assumed office as the IG, would now be distributed to all police personnel, including inspectors and constables.

Our sources disclosed that the new uniform, which was introduced during Sir Mike Okiro’s term as IG, will replace the existing black uniform that would soon be phased out.

 Speaking about the development,  Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, explained that the first batch of the uniform, have been released for distribution nationwide, noting that there would be other batches until all the over 300,000 personnel of the police force, were kitted.

He then said that the uniform should be distributed free of charge.

“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 uniform must be evenly distributed and they are for Inspectors, rank and file,” he said.

On the advantages of the blue synthetic uniform over the former, he said “the neon synthetic blue is easy to wash, dries very quickly, is less absorbent of heat and is climate friendly. Moreover, blue is recognized internationally as Police colour and it conforms to international best practices.” Mba concluded.