Police high command warns against illegal use of personnel as guards

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The Nigeria police high command has warned corporate bodies and individuals who hire police personnel illegally as guards to desist from such.

A statement from the police spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the force has realized that most corporate bodies illegally hire its personnel for guard purposes.

“A recent case is that of an oil services company that hired a dismissed police officer, who in turn procured miscreants, dressed them in what looked like police uniform and armed them to serve the company,” Mr. Ojukwu said.

He said it is the duty of the Nigeria Police Force to warn the public of the dangers inherent in this unlawful practice. He also noted that the special protection unit of the force is available and equipped to meet the special protection needs of corporate bodies and individuals.

“Those interested are to route their application to the Inspector-General of Police for approval,” he said.