Nigerian police new uniform

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has undergone several uniform changes over the years. Here are some of the notable changes:

Old Uniform (Pre-2012)

The old uniform of the Nigerian Police Force was a dark blue shirt with a white collar and a dark blue trousers. The uniform was worn with a dark blue cap and a pair of black shoes. The rank insignia were worn on the sleeves and shoulders.

New Uniform (2012-2019)

In 2012, the NPF introduced a new uniform designed by the Nigerian Police Academy. The new uniform was a dark blue shirt with a white collar and a dark blue trousers, similar to the old uniform. However, the new uniform had some modifications, including:

• A new design for the rank insignia, which were now worn on the shoulders and sleeves.
• A new design for the cap, which was now a dark blue cap with a white band.
• A new design for the shoes, which were now black shoes with a dark blue stripe.

Current Uniform (2019-Present)

In 2019, the NPF introduced a new uniform designed by the Nigerian Police Academy. The new uniform is a significant departure from the previous uniforms and features:

• A dark blue shirt with a white collar and a dark blue trousers, similar to the old uniform.
• A new design for the rank insignia, which are now worn on the shoulders and sleeves.
• A new design for the cap, which is now a dark blue cap with a white band and a silver badge.
• A new design for the shoes, which are now black shoes with a dark blue stripe.
• A new design for the belt, which is now a dark blue belt with a silver buckle.
• A new design for the tie, which is now a dark blue tie with a silver stripe.

Rank Insignia

The rank insignia of the Nigerian Police Force are worn on the shoulders and sleeves of the uniform. The rank insignia are as follows:

• Inspector-General of Police (IGP): A silver star on the shoulder and a silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG): A silver star on the shoulder and a silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG): A silver star on the shoulder and a silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Commissioner of Police (CP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Superintendent of Police (SP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP): A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Inspector: A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Sergeant: A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Corporal: A silver stripe on the sleeve.
• Constable: No rank insignia.

It's worth noting that the Nigerian Police Force has a large number of personnel, and not all personnel may be wearing the same uniform or rank insignia. Additionally, the uniform and rank insignia may vary depending on the specific unit or department within the NPF.