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”.
Extortion: Police deny directing officers to remove pockets from uniforms