National Security Service Warns Against Illegal Manufacture and Use of Official Uniforms
By Kidega Livingstone
The National Security Service (NSS), through its Internal Security Bureau, has issued a stern warning to the general public, business companies, tailors, designers, and other unauthorized individuals to immediately stop the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of National Security Service uniforms and related security attire.
In a public notice issued on Monday, the NSS said it had observed a growing trend of individuals and private businesses unlawfully producing, printing, trading, processing, and wearing official National Security Service uniforms, insignia, camouflage materials, and other dress codes without authorization. The security agency described the practice as a serious threat to public safety, national security, and the integrity of the institution.
Speaking on behalf of the National Security Service, the Director of Public Relations and spokesperson, David John Kumuri, said the service would not tolerate the unauthorized handling of official security uniforms.
“It has come to the attention of the National Security Service that some individuals and companies are illegally manufacturing, printing, selling, trading, processing, and wearing National Security Service uniforms and related attire,” Kumuri said.
The NSS warned that the tailoring, printing, production, sale, purchase, or distribution of National Security Service uniforms, patches, camouflage materials, and tactical gear without written authorization is prohibited by law. The agency further cautioned civilians against wearing any part of the NSS uniform for personal, commercial, entertainment, fashion, or private security purposes.
According to the NSS, such actions constitute criminal offences under Section 91(c) of the National Security Service Act, 2014 as amended in 2024, and Section 77 of the South Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008. Violators risk arrest, prosecution, heavy fines, and imprisonment.
“Anyone found violating these directives after the publication of this notice will face immediate arrest. The law will take its full course, and offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, including heavy fines and imprisonment,” Kumuri warned.
The security agency also called upon members of the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals, tailors, shops, or companies involved in the illegal manufacture, sale, or use of NSS uniforms to the relevant authorities.
The warning comes amid broader efforts by the government to strengthen discipline and protect the integrity of South Sudan’s organized forces. Earlier this year, President Salva Kiir directed members of the organized forces not to share images of uniforms, rank insignia, promotions, or official documents on social media, citing security concerns and the need to safeguard state institutions.
