Organisation
As of 2012, the National Police Force's maneuver units comprised:
- One presidential guard battalion (under-strength)
- One military police battalion
- Eight paramilitary companies
- 18 police companies
The IISS also noted that there were reports of a special forces unit having been formed.
At this time, the National Police Force had a total strength of 11,000 personnel and was equipped only with small arms.
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