The Nigerian Army has reiterated that the ban on the unauthorised use of military camouflage remains in full effect.
Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement yesterday. He was reacting to a video of a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing Army Desert Camouflage uniform.
Gen. Nwachukwu said the video was the old was being circulated by individuals with malicious intent to create tension between the military and the civilian populace. According to him, only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and Nigeria Police Force are legally permitted to wear military camouflage.
Gen. Nwachukwu said the regulation became expedient as terrorists, insurgents, and other imposters had exploited the misuse of military camouflage to commit crimes, thereby posing significant security threat.
The statement reads: “The 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 remain vigilant against attempts to sow discord and tension within the country.
