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Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by koboko69: 9:26am On Dec 09, 2016

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In view of the constant harassment of civilians on military camouflage by men of the armed forces, it is imperative to educate the public that wearing of such is actually against the law and a criminal act.

Section 110 of Nigeria Criminal Code Act states


110. [b]Any person who- Unlawfully wearing the uniform of forces, etc

(1) not being a person serving in any of the armed forces of Nigeria, wears the uniform or any part of the uniform of such forces, or any the armed dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of such uniforms; or

(2) not being a person holding any office or authority under the Government of Nigeria or of any part thereof, wears any uniform or distinctive badge or mark or carries any token calculated to convey the impression that such person holds any office or authority under the government;

is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for one month, or to a fine of ten naira, unless he proves that he had the permission of the President or of the Governor of a State or wear such uniform or dress, badge or mark or to carry such token:

Provided that this section shall not apply to the wearing of any uniform or dress in the course of a stage play or in any bona fide public entertainment
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111. Any person who sells or gives any uniform, or part of a or any dress, badge or mark, as in the last preceding section mentioned, to any person who is not authorised to wear the same, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties prescribed in the said section.


The Camouflage uniform is part of the military uniform. The Red bolded implies that even if the military camouflage is not exactly the same, as long as it has the pattern and resemblance of the Camouflage u have comitted a criminal act.

The Green bolded is an exception provided by the law, how ever Section 251 brings a limit to that exception

SECTION 251:

251. Any person who, not being a person serving in any of the armed or police forces of Nigeria, wears the uniform of any of these forces, or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of any such uniform, in such manner or in such circumstances as to be likely to bring contempt on that uniform, or employs any other person so to wear such uniform or dress, is guilty of a simple offence, and is liable to imprisonment for three months or to a fine of forty naira.

REPLICATION OF SECTION 110(1) IN LAGOS STATE LAW (2011)

The above law is replicated in Section 79 and 80 of the Lagos crimal law code but a [b]Jail term of 2 years is [/b]stipulated against the 1-3months of the Federal law.


It is also imperative to tell the sectionalists and others who are quick to call Nigeira a Zoo that many other countries also have laws banning camouflage clothings by civilians. The law is in effect in India, Philippines etc.

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by koboko69: 9:26am On Dec 09, 2016
The President is the commander in Chief of Armed forces hence at liberty to wear on the military uniform to specific functions.

Wearing of military camouflage to present budget to the state Assembly in a democratic dispensation is provoking the law and pushing the immunity clause too far.

Should Buhari do the same, the social media and country would have been on fire telling us we are back in military era. But the hypocritical wailing dundees will never see anything wrong as long as its one of their adopted criminals that is perpetuating the act. It is well with Nigeria


For those who are quick to make comparisons with USA and some developed countries. No law banning such there, but their are laws banming such in Nigeria and some other countries.


If u are not ok with that, u can move to those countries and dress as u like

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by HQuadreal: 9:28am On Dec 09, 2016
Ten Naira Fine #lol.

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by HQuadreal: 9:29am On Dec 09, 2016
HQuadreal:
Ten Naira Fine #lol.
Forty Naira Fine #lol.

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Nobody: 9:47am On Dec 09, 2016
koboko69:
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Listen to yourself... If the person is given permission by the governnor...that means Fayose gave himself the permission.

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by koboko69: 9:49am On Dec 09, 2016
B2Spirits:


Listen to yourself... If the person is given permission by the governnor...that means Fayose gave himself the permission.


Permission to wear to present a state budget to the state Assembly in a democratic dispensation? Should Buhari do this, are u gonna say the same thing? Be honest with your hypocritical sef.

Lalasticlala

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Nobody: 12:42pm On Dec 09, 2016
grin
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by paragon40(m): 12:43pm On Dec 09, 2016
koboko69:



Permission to wear to present a state budget to the state Assembly in a democratic dispensation? Should Buhari do this, are u gonna say the same thing? Be honest with your hypocritical sef.

Lalasticlala
does that violates any law?? No sir..


(2) not being a person holding any office or authority under the Government of Nigeria or of any part thereof, wears any uniform or distinctive badge or mark or carries any token calculated to convey the impression that such person holds any office or authority under the government;......

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by bigFOOTcaveMAN(m): 12:43pm On Dec 09, 2016
Typical senseless Zombiephilic thread. Fvck the army uniform!

N40 per offeinse .... ok na.

N40 × 365days = N14,600.

Oya Buratai, come and take the chicken change

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by adioolayi(m): 12:44pm On Dec 09, 2016
Go arrest Fayose na.. or what are you waiting for

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Umartins1(m): 12:44pm On Dec 09, 2016
koboko69:
The President is the commander in Chief of Armed forces hence at liberty to wear on the military uniform to specific functions.
Wearing of military camouflage to present budget to the state Assembly in a democratic dispensation is provoking the law and pushing the immunity clause too far.
Should Buhari do the same, the social media and country would have been on fire telling us we are back in military era. But the hypocritical wailing dundees will never see anything wrong as long as its one of their adopted criminals that is perpetuating the act. It is well with Nigeria
For those who are quick to make comparisons with USA and some developed countries. No law banning such there, but their are laws banming such in Nigeria and some other countries.
If u are not ok with that, u can move to those countries and dress as u like

You are an unrepentant zombie. Go back to the law; section 110, subsection 2 and educate yourself. That is if your zombeeism can allow your dollop-head to read and comprehend simple English sentence.

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by ghost1718(m): 12:44pm On Dec 09, 2016
I will wear it and hold 10 naira up to 50pic to settle police and army,

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by CrEaToRmalden(m): 12:44pm On Dec 09, 2016
Its good shaa. S0 that a Nigerian army can be easily identified. cool

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by hazyfm1: 12:44pm On Dec 09, 2016
grin

Can someone please forward this to Fayose

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by SaintzPeter(m): 12:45pm On Dec 09, 2016
D guy dey beq d army...
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by UrennaNkoli(f): 12:45pm On Dec 09, 2016
Rubbish
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Nobody: 12:45pm On Dec 09, 2016
grin grin
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Nobody: 12:45pm On Dec 09, 2016
So when will thugnor Ayo Fayose be arrested?
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by mykeljosef: 12:46pm On Dec 09, 2016
shio...so to wear camo bandana na crime
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by uchelouis45(m): 12:46pm On Dec 09, 2016
EVILFOREST:
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My Guy. This your moniker sef! grin
EVILFOREST:
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My Guy. This your moniker sef!
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by fineboynl(m): 12:47pm On Dec 09, 2016
..I saw a resemblance in the section.

1. resemblance to the military uniform.

has anyone question the sport minister dulang for wearing resemblance of the military uniforms?

2. a Governor can give permission to anyone to put on the military uniform or it resemblance. full stop

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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by SaintzPeter(m): 12:47pm On Dec 09, 2016
Hmm..
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by abbaapple: 12:49pm On Dec 09, 2016
indirectly worming up to grab False.
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by adewumiopeyemi(m): 12:49pm On Dec 09, 2016
imprisonment for one month, or to a fine of ten naira tenn naira sis they still spend thst money in nigeria somehw suprise
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Hades2016(m): 12:50pm On Dec 09, 2016
I can never wear any Nigeria soldiers uniform ooooo cuz I always see what they do people can put it on ......
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by simplynigerians: 12:50pm On Dec 09, 2016
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Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Nobody: 12:50pm On Dec 09, 2016
koboko69:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzGnkHubHM

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4048938_cymera20160801194102_jpeg96eba107328d571b11efa2a8dab5b926

In view of the constant harassment of civilians on military camouflage by men of the armed forces, it is imperative to educate the public that wearing of such is actually against the law and a criminal act.

Section 110 of Nigeria Criminal Code Act states


110. [b]Any person who- Unlawfully wearing the uniform of forces, etc

(1) not being a person serving in any of the armed forces of Nigeria, wears the uniform or any part of the uniform of such forces, or any the armed dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of such uniforms; or

(2) not being a person holding any office or authority under the Government of Nigeria or of any part thereof, wears any uniform or distinctive badge or mark or carries any token calculated to convey the impression that such person holds any office or authority under the government;

is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for one month, or to a fine of ten naira, unless he proves that he had the permission of the President or of the Governor of a State or wear such uniform or dress, badge or mark or to carry such token:

Provided that this section shall not apply to the wearing of any uniform or dress in the course of a stage play or in any bona fide public entertainment
[/b]

111. Any person who sells or gives any uniform, or part of a or any dress, badge or mark, as in the last preceding section mentioned, to any person who is not authorised to wear the same, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties prescribed in the said section.


The Camouflage uniform is part of the military uniform. The Red bolded implies that even if the military camouflage is not exactly the same, as long as it has the pattern and resemblance of the Camouflage u have comitted a criminal act.

The Green bolded is an exception provided by the law, how ever Section 251 brings a limit to that exception

SECTION 251:

251. Any person who, not being a person serving in any of the armed or police forces of Nigeria, wears the uniform of any of these forces, or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of any such uniform, in such manner or in such circumstances as to be likely to bring contempt on that uniform, or employs any other person so to wear such uniform or dress, is guilty of a simple offence, and is liable to imprisonment for three months or to a [size=48pt]fine of forty naira[/size].

REPLICATION OF SECTION 110(1) IN LAGOS STATE LAW (2011)

The above law is replicated in Section 79 and 80 of the Lagos crimal law code but a Jail term of 2 years is [/b]stipulated against the 1-3months of the Federal law.


It is also imperative to tell the sectionalists and others who are quick to call Nigeira a Zoo that many other countries also have laws banning camouflage clothings by civilians. The law is in effect in India, Philippines etc.
[size=38pt][b]fine of forty naira[/size] where that khaki dey?
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by moffat(m): 12:51pm On Dec 09, 2016
Buhari don turn nigeria into a lawless states dat is y he himself can not obey rules of law, fayose is not diff.
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by ednut1(m): 12:51pm On Dec 09, 2016
hmmm
Re: Criminal Code Act Banning Civilians From Wearing Military Camouflage by Princedapace(m): 12:52pm On Dec 09, 2016
koboko69:



Permission to wear to present a state budget to the state Assembly in a democratic dispensation? Should Buhari do this, are u gonna say the same thing? Be honest with your hypocritical sef.

Lalasticlala

Lolz.. I can't believe you put up this kind of argument even after quoting the law.. It shows u are not a law practioner.. My brother.. Fayose did not break the law if u and I are to GI by the law you just quoted..

Forget about what people will say if it was done by Buhari.. Support is a choice.. Just the way those who are against fayose condemned him for wearing the military uniform...is the same way those who are against buhari will condemn him if he wears it.. But the point is...he didn't break the law.. I can't believe u put up this argument. Naaaa u just fall ma hand bro.. U need to apologize to logical reasoning ...pls

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