Anambra CP Orders Arrest of Persons Wearing, Selling Police Uniforms Without Authorization

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered immediate arrest and prosecution of individual found wearing, selling, or using Police or other security agency uniforms, kits, or accoutrements without authorization.

Orutugu, in a statement signed by Command’s spokesperson spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the directive followed security assessments indicating unauthorized individuals use of Police and other security agencies’ uniforms to perpetrate crime, intimidate residents and evade lawful scrutiny.

He maintained that security uniforms remained classified government property, stressing that their unlawful possession constitutes criminal offense.

The statement reads, “The Anambra State Police Command has announced a new set of enforcement measures aimed at strengthening public security and curbing the increasing misuse of the uniforms of security agencies within the State.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu today, December 9, 2025 disclosed the development, following security assessments indicating that unauthorized individuals have been using the uniforms of the Police and other security agencies to perpetrate crime, intimidate residents and evade lawful scrutiny.

“The CP notes that the new directives are designed to ensure proper identification of all security personnel on duty and to eliminate the activities of impersonators who intend to endanger public safety.

“He also emphasized that any individual found wearing, selling, or using Police or other security agency uniforms, kits, or accoutrements without authorization will face immediate arrest and prosecution.

“He noted that security uniforms remain classified government property, and their unlawful possession constitutes a criminal offense.

“The Commissioner further ordered all Divisional Police Officers, tactical teams, and patrol units across the State to intensify visibility policing and conduct thorough verification of the identities of personnel during operations.

“He encouraged residents to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious individuals impersonating security personnel.

“Ndi Anambra and residents are encouraged to call the Control Room number on 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer on 08039334002.”