Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - The Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command has distanced itself from rumours making the rounds that it directed its operatives to remove pockets from their uniforms.
The information currently circulating on social media
suggests that the officers were ordered to operate with pocketless uniforms to
checkmate alleged extortion of motorists by some officers.
However, a statement issued on Tuesday by the FCT Police
Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said the claim is false.
According to her, there has “been no such directive from the
Office of the Inspector General of Police”.
The statement reads, “The attention of the FCT Police
Command has been drawn to a false claim circulating on social media, alleging
that personnel of the Command have been directed to remove pockets from their
uniforms.
“This claim is entirely baseless and should be disregarded.
“The FCT Police Command remains focused on its
constitutional mandate of safeguarding lives and property, and urges members of
the public to verify information from credible sources before circulating it
further.
“The public is advised to follow the official communication
channels of the Police for accurate updates.
“Social media users are also encouraged to desist from
spreading misinformation capable of misleading the public and attempting to
distract security agencies from their critical duties”.
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