The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has unveiled a meticulously crafted design, and formally relaunched the new standardized Supernumerary Police (SPY) uniform and kits, endorsed by the Force Management Team.
At the relaunch of the newly approved standardized Supernumerary Police (SPY) uniforms and kits today which took place at the Force mandated all organizations utilizing SPY Police personnel to strictly adhere to these new standardized uniforms.
IGP Egbetokun ably represented by the Director of Administratuon and Finance, Force Headquarters, DIG Bala Ciroma noted that the Force Quartermaster and personnel across the states will provide guidance on the registration and acquisition.
"Upon assuming office, the current Force Management Team recognized the need for the Nigeria Police Force to leverage the support of the Supernumerary Police Unit to augment our Guard and Protective commitment nationwide
"All Police Training Schools are instructed to adopt the new uniform issuance model for SPY Police personnel." he said
IGP Egbetokun said this was in consideration of the paucity of personnel to provide guard duties for all companies and institutions, and the need for better coordination of Supernumerary Police nationwide.
"Consequently, on December 6, 2023, the Force Management Team under my leadership, appointed Prof. Abiola Allen, as the Commissioner of Police (SPY), to coordinate Supernumerary Police operations across the country.
He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force is actively taking measures to prevent the unauthorized production and distribution of our uniforms, including the SPY uniform, as we are committed to ensuring the integrity of our uniforms.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Police Act 2020, and as part of our initiatives to revitalize SPY operations across the country, we engaged Messrs Synveego Nigeria Limited to undertake the standardization and redesigning of SPY uniforms.
This was towards ensuring that our SPY personnel present a professional and well-groomed image commensurate with their responsibilities. Additionally, it was a step aimed at checkmating abuse and misuse of the regular Police uniforms and ensuring that our Supernumerary Police officers are uniquely dressed.