By Peter Usman
Abuja (Nigeria) – The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Medical, AIG Kaumi Ahmadu, says the organisation does not enlist Albinos because the nature of duties poses considerable hazard to Albinos, especially due to their peculiar visual, skin and other problems associated with condition of their health.
AIG Ahmadu who was speaking with newsmen after appearing before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions at the National Assembly in Abuja, also said the same applies to persons with other forms of disabilities across the country .
He explained that police job would be dangerous for Albinos owing to the fact that most operations are done under the sun, which he said were not conducive for the Albinos.
According to him, “Albinos have photo-phobia and strabismus, as few of their visual challenges and susceptibility for skin cancers, as a result to the defect in the production of the protective skin pigment melanin”
Considering these challenges, the AIG suggested to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to consider job placements for Albinos in other organisations where they will run with less risks.