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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9BAE67o_A

Nigerian soldiers approach an elderly man outdoors and remove his cap after spotting military-style symbols and emblems on it. The man stays calm and smiles throughout as one soldier examines the red patch closely, points it out, and chats with him – no real aggression, just a routine check!

Overlaid text in Pidgin English repeats: "Abeg make una stop impersonating ▲" (Please stop impersonating), turning the clip into a funny yet pointed commentary on civilians wearing anything resembling army insignia in Nigeria.
Under Nigerian law (Criminal Code Section 110), unauthorized use of military uniforms, badges, or symbols is illegal to prevent impersonation – especially with security threats from groups like bandits or insurgents using fake gear. But many online are calling this petty, saying the army should focus on bigger issues instead of harassing ordinary folks who just like the look.
What do you think – fair enforcement or unnecessary power show? Drop your thoughts below!

It is what it is. They keep chasing what's is not necessary

It is quite funny that wearing military cap or it's camouflage is not treated as an offense in outside country.

But here where we have high rate of insecurity, this has automatically become our priority

Unnecessary and very stupid behaviour

Yes it's not good because that's same thing kidnappers used to lure their victims into d bush ..

Everything no be to dey blame..


The last kidnap in Edo State the kidnappers put on military camouflage while taking the people in the bush they believed they were Nigerian soldiers not knowing they are kidnappers..


THE MILITARY DO WARN FOR SECURITY REASONS NOT TO PUT IT ON SO THEY WILL KNOW WHO IS WHO AFTER ALL IS FOR OUR BENEFIT

Once you cross the border at Benin...

You'll realise that this practice is nothing but absolute booolllsh-it.

Not forgetting that security forces around neighbouring West African countries are more coordinated and professional than ours by far.

Military camouflage outfit

At least they treat the old man with respect. Kudos

If I come there now and shout "Bello Turji is coming" u go see as the so called soldiers go rush comot uniform, run enter Bush

At the mention of bandits, their Prickkkk will shrink inside.
Little wonder Fella called them zombies.

I really dont Understand How this is funny! Is this the Protection Soldiers Are to Give to Nigerians? The impunity of the Military is too Much. Military Era is No More,

He wasn’t harassed. They spoke to him well..

Trump terrorist called ICE for don shoot ham if nah Amelica..

Mumu army that’s why people run whenever they are around. Instead of being celebrated most security personnel are seen as terror

na wa oo, i just checked my cap now to confirm🤣🤣🤣
Because i no just sabi anything military.
Its like na to dey wear plain outfit to stay safe than sorry.

Thank God they didn't touch him because these Nigerian soldiers like doing anyhow.

Not even a camouflage cap oh! This is f..ked up
These days before you buy/borrow or test cap, ask questions oh

Chibuzoc:
Mumu army that’s why people run whenever they are around. Instead of being celebrated most security personnel are seen as terror

Atleast they sensible enough not to touch the old man.

vicmed1:
It is what it is. They keep chasing what's is not necessary

boko boys keep using their karki to sow agbada lol

All these Nigerian leaders are educated illiterate. This should not be in the list of their worries.

What of bandits/terrorists that are wearing the full and complete uniforms with even sophisticated weapons to hold meetings with officials In the glare of everyone?

The topic is careless. That's not an harrasment neither did the video at any point in time showed when the soldier collected the cap forcibly.


Y'all media needs to be sensored. This is unacceptable

Yẹyẹ harassment

Iiiiiiii

richiemcgold:
The day I wore camouflage knickers go Mami market, chei!!! I thank God say I'm still alive to tell the story to my children

How on earth will you wear it to mammy market before. What inspired you strong oo

Jerryblaq:
It is quite funny that wearing military cap or it's camouflage is not treated as an offense in outside country.

But here where we have high rate of insecurity, this has automatically become our priority

U wont even see any military man on the streets in uk not to talk of them harassing you

How are u sure it is not necessary, you guys are daft , armed robbers and bandits camouflage using this on their leisure time , a snap check on verifying such may lead to big discovery . u drug & tiktok filled brain heads shud at least think well sometimes, as long as the approach is right , the army can snap the genuineness of such person

vicmed1:
It is what it is. They keep chasing what's is not necessary

I don't think it should be responsible of soldiers to even have a say in a society except calls into war or peace making, even if anything wan sup, should be police responsible, anything for Nigeria dey always be opposites side...if no be say now law in Nigeria, why would a soldier dey even shook mouth for civic things, wetin concerns soldiers with soldier uniform, na war them dey fight ,no be society matters

How did the "elderly man" get the cap with logo?
The soldiers should have done a bit more investigation. This is not like wearing camo.

This only applies to poor people
If it was Burna boy or Davido

You will see stylish begging

Carrying guns by TERRORISTS in the North is not against the laws and you can't find it in the criminal code.


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The elderly man thought it was just a regular face cap. He didn’t know it’s a military face cap.

Nchoje34:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9BAE67o_A

Nigerian soldiers approach an elderly man outdoors and remove his cap after spotting military-style symbols and emblems on it. The man stays calm and smiles throughout as one soldier examines the red patch closely, points it out, and chats with him – no real aggression, just a routine check!

Overlaid text in Pidgin English repeats: "Abeg make una stop impersonating ▲" (Please stop impersonating), turning the clip into a funny yet pointed commentary on civilians wearing anything resembling army insignia in Nigeria.
Under Nigerian law (Criminal Code Section 110), unauthorized use of military uniforms, badges, or symbols is illegal to prevent impersonation – especially with security threats from groups like bandits or insurgents using fake gear. But many online are calling this petty, saying the army should focus on bigger issues instead of harassing ordinary folks who just like the look.
What do you think – fair enforcement or unnecessary power show? Drop your thoughts below!

There was no harassment or confrontation here. Stupppppiiid bloggers.