Niger police receive 13,000 combat uniforms in Niamey
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journal du Niger
Niger’s National Police has received 13,000 combat uniforms as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity. The handover is part of the transformation of the internal security forces, according to Niger’s Ministry of the Interior.
Niger’s Ministry of the Interior handed over 13,000 combat uniforms to the National Police in Niamey, the Journal du Niger reports. The purchase was fully funded by Niger’s public treasury.
The ministry described the equipment as support for police operations in the field and their deployment throughout the country. The handover is in line with the policies of Niger’s president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, according to the Journal du Niger.
The provision comes after Niger received 120 vehicles and 100 motorbikes to strengthen security, as reported in the previous provision of vehicles and motorbikes.
