T he Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning to civilians against wearing military camouflage, emphasizing that it remains illegal. This directive was reiterated by Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, who highlighted the significant security risks associated with the misuse of military uniforms by terrorists and imposters.
Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu stated, "The NA wishes to reiterate that the ban on the unauthorised use of military camouflage remains in full effect. Only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force are legally permitted to wear military camouflage. This regulation becomes expedient as terrorists, insurgents, and other imposters have often exploited the misuse of military camouflage to commit heinous crimes against unsuspecting members of the public, thereby posing significant security threat."
The Nigerian Army is committed to enforcing this regulation to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. The misuse of military attire has been a tool for criminals to deceive and harm innocent people, making this ban crucial for public safety.
In a related development, Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu addressed a trending video showing a soldier assaulting a civilian for wearing military camouflage. He clarified that the video is from 2021 and that the soldier involved was punished for his actions. "The Nigerian Army has noted the recent circulation of an old video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing a Nigerian Army Desert Camouflage uniform. The NA wishes to clarify that this video footage is a stale audio-visual being recirculated by individuals or content creators either bereft of content or with malicious intent to create tension between the military and the civilian populace."
He added, "The unfortunate incident in question occurred in 2021, and the NA took immediate and decisive action at that time. The soldier involved was arrested, tried, and appropriately punished for his unacceptable behaviour, which violated the core values of the Nigerian Army, particularly the respect for others and their fundamental rights."
The Nigerian Army continues to uphold the law and protect the rights of citizens while maintaining its commitment to national security.
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