The ban on the unauthorized use of military camouflage remains in force, The Nigerian Army (NA) has reiterated that only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force were legally permitted to wear military camouflage.
Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement while reacting to a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing Army Desert Camouflage uniform.
He said the regulation became expedient as terrorists, insurgents, and other imposters had exploited the misuse of military camouflage to commit heinous crimes, thereby posing a significant security threat.
Nwachukwu explained that the video footage being circulated was a stale audio-visual with malicious intent by individuals to create tension between the military and the civilian populace.
The statement said: “The Nigerian army remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
“We urge the public to disregard the re-circulated video and to remain vigilant against attempts to sow discord and tension within the country.
“The unfortunate incident in question occurred in 2021, and the army 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.”
- Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence - January 24, 2025
- Military, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe - January 24, 2025
- Grassroots Centre for Rights Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal - January 23, 2025