In what has sparked outrage and raised fresh questions about indiscipline within the Nigeria Police Force, a female Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has allegedly been caught selling official police uniforms and kits to civilians just a few metres from the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to an investigation by SaharaReporters, the officer operates openly under a tree near Area 11, directly opposite the Police Pension Office, where she reportedly sells government-issued police gear — including uniforms, berets, belts, and boots — to anyone willing to pay, without verifying their identities.

Sources revealed that the items were originally supplied by the Federal Government for free distribution to serving police personnel, but the DSP allegedly converted them into a private business venture.

A police officer who spoke to SaharaReporters described the act as “shameful and dangerous,” warning that the illegal sale of police kits to civilians could lead to serious security threats.

“She sits under that tree, opposite the Police Pension Office, and sells uniforms to anybody,” the source said.
“She doesn’t even ask for ID cards. Some civilians have bought from her. When we asked, she said she was given the items to sell to willing buyers.”

This shocking revelation comes barely a week after troops in Taraba State intercepted a gang of fake police officers transporting large quantities of cannabis sativa from Ondo to Adamawa while wearing full police uniforms and carrying fake IDs — an incident that highlighted how easily police kits circulate outside official control.

Security analysts have warned that such illegal practices enable criminal impersonation, aiding robbers, kidnappers, and drug traffickers who disguise themselves as law enforcement officers to evade detection or commit crimes.

They also called on President Bola Tinubu and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to immediately investigate the matter, describing the situation as a “total breakdown of discipline and oversight” within the Force.

“That this is happening right under the nose of the Force Headquarters is an embarrassment to national security,” one analyst said.

Meanwhile, several serving officers who spoke anonymously alleged that similar racketeering rings exist across multiple state commands, where senior officers hoard or sell uniforms and government-supplied equipment meant for their subordinates.

When contacted, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed awareness of the report and assured that operatives would be dispatched to arrest the officer involved.