Egypt's Armed Forces is instructing the owners of textile companies and factories not to produce fabrics that can be used to create army and police uniforms, a statement by Egyptian army spokesperson Tamer El-Refai said on Monday.

The Armed Forces also calls on the textile industry not to import army-style uniforms that can be used by terrorists to carry out attacks.

The army warned that whoever fails to abide by these rules would be subject to legal inquiry.

The statement also urged citizens to report any violations.