…. Unauthorized Use of Military Gear Poses National Security Threats
The Department of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning against the unauthorized use of military uniforms as it’s illegal and poses threats to national security
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Gold Chibuisi,who gave the warning in Abuja during a roundtable chat with media practitioners stressed that the misuse of military uniform by unauthorized persons does not only violates the law but also aids criminal activities to strive.
Chibuisi also highlighted the dangers of civilians wearing military attire, called for increased public awareness to curb the trend, emphasized that the law must be respected to maintain the integrity and safety of the armed forces.
He warned that the integrity of the Nigerian Military depend on strict respect for the law, adding that anyone caught breaking it could be arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution. “If you like the military, join the military. Don’t wear our uniform if you are not one of us,” he said.
“I’m a bit surprised that most briefs we give in our programmes, we always talk about this issue of uniform because it keeps recurring,” he said. “It’s against the law of the land. If you are not in the armed forces or the security agencies, to use their uniform — whether you love it or not — is a crime,” he added.
Chibuisi noted that the growing use of military uniforms by criminals is a major concern, making it increasingly difficult for both civilians and security operatives to distinguish between real soldiers and impostors.
“Currently, there are a lot of criminals using military attires to perpetrate crime,” he said. “If people keep dressing like that, how do you differentiate between a criminal and a genuine soldier?”
He urged families and communities to be part of the solution by speaking out when they see such misuse. “If somebody you know is not in the military comes out in the morning, and he wants to jog or drive to Shoprite wearing our uniform, you tell your boy, ‘Wait, you don’t join the army, remove this thing abeg.’ Make sure they don’t catch you.”
The general also explained the procedure for handling such offenders. Soldiers are trained to arrest and hand over civilians wearing military outfits to the police, not to take matters into their own hands. He acknowledged, however, that not all cases are handled correctly.
“All these other things that come with it — harassment or rough handling — are not right,” he said. “And we are doing sensitization on them. Those that we find, that we get evidence against, we always sanction them sternly.”
Chibuisi concluded by stressing the need for prevention and mutual responsibility between the military and civilians. “One side is for our soldiers to do the right thing when they see it, but the other side is for civilians not to do it at all. Spare us from all that.”
Drawing a clear line between Nigeria and other countries where military-style fashion is common, he said, “This is not America. You can’t say because someone wears it in America, you can wear it here. Moreover, the challenges we are having here, I don’t think they have them in America.”
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…. Unauthorized Use of Military Gear Poses National Security Threats
The Department of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning against the unauthorized use of military uniforms as it’s illegal and poses threats to national security
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Gold Chibuisi,who gave the warning in Abuja during a roundtable chat with media practitioners stressed that the misuse of military uniform by unauthorized persons does not only violates the law but also aids criminal activities to strive.
Chibuisi also highlighted the dangers of civilians wearing military attire, called for increased public awareness to curb the trend, emphasized that the law must be respected to maintain the integrity and safety of the armed forces.
He warned that the integrity of the Nigerian Military depend on strict respect for the law, adding that anyone caught breaking it could be arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution. “If you like the military, join the military. Don’t wear our uniform if you are not one of us,” he said.
“I’m a bit surprised that most briefs we give in our programmes, we always talk about this issue of uniform because it keeps recurring,” he said. “It’s against the law of the land. If you are not in the armed forces or the security agencies, to use their uniform — whether you love it or not — is a crime,” he added.
Chibuisi noted that the growing use of military uniforms by criminals is a major concern, making it increasingly difficult for both civilians and security operatives to distinguish between real soldiers and impostors.
“Currently, there are a lot of criminals using military attires to perpetrate crime,” he said. “If people keep dressing like that, how do you differentiate between a criminal and a genuine soldier?”
He urged families and communities to be part of the solution by speaking out when they see such misuse. “If somebody you know is not in the military comes out in the morning, and he wants to jog or drive to Shoprite wearing our uniform, you tell your boy, ‘Wait, you don’t join the army, remove this thing abeg.’ Make sure they don’t catch you.”
The general also explained the procedure for handling such offenders. Soldiers are trained to arrest and hand over civilians wearing military outfits to the police, not to take matters into their own hands. He acknowledged, however, that not all cases are handled correctly.
“All these other things that come with it — harassment or rough handling — are not right,” he said. “And we are doing sensitization on them. Those that we find, that we get evidence against, we always sanction them sternly.”
Chibuisi concluded by stressing the need for prevention and mutual responsibility between the military and civilians. “One side is for our soldiers to do the right thing when they see it, but the other side is for civilians not to do it at all. Spare us from all that.”
Drawing a clear line between Nigeria and other countries where military-style fashion is common, he said, “This is not America. You can’t say because someone wears it in America, you can wear it here. Moreover, the challenges we are having here, I don’t think they have them in America.”
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…. Unauthorized Use of Military Gear Poses National Security Threats
The Department of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning against the unauthorized use of military uniforms as it’s illegal and poses threats to national security
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Gold Chibuisi,who gave the warning in Abuja during a roundtable chat with media practitioners stressed that the misuse of military uniform by unauthorized persons does not only violates the law but also aids criminal activities to strive.
Chibuisi also highlighted the dangers of civilians wearing military attire, called for increased public awareness to curb the trend, emphasized that the law must be respected to maintain the integrity and safety of the armed forces.
He warned that the integrity of the Nigerian Military depend on strict respect for the law, adding that anyone caught breaking it could be arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution. “If you like the military, join the military. Don’t wear our uniform if you are not one of us,” he said.
“I’m a bit surprised that most briefs we give in our programmes, we always talk about this issue of uniform because it keeps recurring,” he said. “It’s against the law of the land. If you are not in the armed forces or the security agencies, to use their uniform — whether you love it or not — is a crime,” he added.
Chibuisi noted that the growing use of military uniforms by criminals is a major concern, making it increasingly difficult for both civilians and security operatives to distinguish between real soldiers and impostors.
“Currently, there are a lot of criminals using military attires to perpetrate crime,” he said. “If people keep dressing like that, how do you differentiate between a criminal and a genuine soldier?”
He urged families and communities to be part of the solution by speaking out when they see such misuse. “If somebody you know is not in the military comes out in the morning, and he wants to jog or drive to Shoprite wearing our uniform, you tell your boy, ‘Wait, you don’t join the army, remove this thing abeg.’ Make sure they don’t catch you.”
The general also explained the procedure for handling such offenders. Soldiers are trained to arrest and hand over civilians wearing military outfits to the police, not to take matters into their own hands. He acknowledged, however, that not all cases are handled correctly.
“All these other things that come with it — harassment or rough handling — are not right,” he said. “And we are doing sensitization on them. Those that we find, that we get evidence against, we always sanction them sternly.”
Chibuisi concluded by stressing the need for prevention and mutual responsibility between the military and civilians. “One side is for our soldiers to do the right thing when they see it, but the other side is for civilians not to do it at all. Spare us from all that.”
Drawing a clear line between Nigeria and other countries where military-style fashion is common, he said, “This is not America. You can’t say because someone wears it in America, you can wear it here. Moreover, the challenges we are having here, I don’t think they have them in America.”
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…. Unauthorized Use of Military Gear Poses National Security Threats
The Department of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning against the unauthorized use of military uniforms as it’s illegal and poses threats to national security
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Gold Chibuisi,who gave the warning in Abuja during a roundtable chat with media practitioners stressed that the misuse of military uniform by unauthorized persons does not only violates the law but also aids criminal activities to strive.
Chibuisi also highlighted the dangers of civilians wearing military attire, called for increased public awareness to curb the trend, emphasized that the law must be respected to maintain the integrity and safety of the armed forces.
He warned that the integrity of the Nigerian Military depend on strict respect for the law, adding that anyone caught breaking it could be arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution. “If you like the military, join the military. Don’t wear our uniform if you are not one of us,” he said.
“I’m a bit surprised that most briefs we give in our programmes, we always talk about this issue of uniform because it keeps recurring,” he said. “It’s against the law of the land. If you are not in the armed forces or the security agencies, to use their uniform — whether you love it or not — is a crime,” he added.
Chibuisi noted that the growing use of military uniforms by criminals is a major concern, making it increasingly difficult for both civilians and security operatives to distinguish between real soldiers and impostors.
“Currently, there are a lot of criminals using military attires to perpetrate crime,” he said. “If people keep dressing like that, how do you differentiate between a criminal and a genuine soldier?”
He urged families and communities to be part of the solution by speaking out when they see such misuse. “If somebody you know is not in the military comes out in the morning, and he wants to jog or drive to Shoprite wearing our uniform, you tell your boy, ‘Wait, you don’t join the army, remove this thing abeg.’ Make sure they don’t catch you.”
The general also explained the procedure for handling such offenders. Soldiers are trained to arrest and hand over civilians wearing military outfits to the police, not to take matters into their own hands. He acknowledged, however, that not all cases are handled correctly.
“All these other things that come with it — harassment or rough handling — are not right,” he said. “And we are doing sensitization on them. Those that we find, that we get evidence against, we always sanction them sternly.”
Chibuisi concluded by stressing the need for prevention and mutual responsibility between the military and civilians. “One side is for our soldiers to do the right thing when they see it, but the other side is for civilians not to do it at all. Spare us from all that.”
Drawing a clear line between Nigeria and other countries where military-style fashion is common, he said, “This is not America. You can’t say because someone wears it in America, you can wear it here. Moreover, the challenges we are having here, I don’t think they have them in America.”