Borno police command bans use of para military outfits

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Borno Police Command Bans Use of Paramilitary Outfits

The Borno State Police Command has banned the use of paramilitary outfits by individuals and groups in the state. This decision was made to prevent confusion and ensure effective security in the state.

According to a statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Edet Okon, the ban is aimed at preventing individuals and groups from using paramilitary outfits, which may be mistaken for security personnel, thereby causing confusion and compromising security.

The statement further emphasized that only authorized security agencies, such as the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Customs Service, are permitted to wear paramilitary uniforms.

The ban is effective immediately, and anyone found violating the order will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

This decision is seen as a step towards enhancing security in Borno State, which has been plagued by insurgency and banditry in recent years.