₦airaland Forum

OlaMiki:
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

That is police work
Unless the soldiers are deployed they have no authority to police civilian areas
After beating as they do what next
Can they take a statement or charge him to court?


It is understandably in their patrol areas not in the market but
They will do this in Oshodi not Banana Island
If. Any big man's child does it nothing will happen

If they see Oyibo doing it they will look away

People should learn to respect themselves.
Every educated person in this country knows that wearing the military clothing is a violation of military ethics...

Of all clothings,why must I choose to wear military attire in public??

Them gib baba benepit of doubt

Make una stop to dey wear military Cap una no hear.

I don't if the Cap gives money.

TechBaron:
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.

omo truth!!! I was surprised when I touch the ground over there!!!

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

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Go wear military uniform make dem whip your Bumbum mercilessly

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

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Same way homosexuality is legal in some cursed western nations, if we catch you doing it here, we will beat you mercilessly before sending you to 14 years imprisonment

TechBaron:
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.

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Professional West African military that we have been helping to secure their nations. No be few weeks ago we help Benin Republic save their President? Same way we helped Gambia, Senegal and others. You just spew gibberish on the internet with the Data that your uncle gave you as New Year gift

Kingrshd3:
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

You have a good point, it's good they stopped him and questioned him, so many crimes have been committed and the perpetrators went Scott free, in a country as naija where kidnapping and terrorism crimes are high, this action is good, we can differentiate the real military from a hoodwink situation... But then here's my question to you, when you see men on camo mounting the road block, all without badge or with badge, who questions them at all for proof of genuine identity, can you dare?, This is a problem that should be addressed too.

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

Bandits even wear camouflage for Peace Deal

Yet no warning

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

It is illegal in Trinidad and Tobago.

It's not even the usual camouflage colour but the insignia he is harping on. I don't think every sensible person including military personnel will support it if the elderly fellow was rough handled as a result of this

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!

Kingrshd3:
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

Tell dem o....

Dem go rush dey support nonsense. Even a child should know that such clothing would bring unnecessary attention from military men and criminals alike as criminals would attack you first if ya village people ever remember you and you wear military garb where dem dey operate.

Those putting on such in Nigeria, are nonsense people abeg. Old or young. Or any person wan lie say e never hear stories of how civilians were embarrassed or harassed by these olodo military personnel before?

Troublemakers jhus full everywhere...

Awón èyàn werey

While there are provisions in the criminal code prohibiting non service personnel from adorning military fatigues and semblances, to including painting of private cars in military colours.

It should be noted that those laws are civil laws, enforceable only by the NPF and not the military as they can't prosecute in civil laws.

What soldiers are doing is self help, taking the laws into their hands at best.

There was a time in the middle 90s, you couldn't drive any plain green colored car. They made you paint a white line on the car if you had a green car. Assuming Nigeria was the most secure country in the world , we would understand but these soldiers have so much time on their hand bullying citizens while seeing videos of hundreds of bandits not only wearing their uniform but killing their colleagues but they cannot do anything

Where is the harassment?? They didn't even lay a finger on him and they were very right to caution him from wearing a cap with military logo. Especially an assault team special force logo on it. With the insecurity in the country, it's not even safe for the man if he gets mistaken for a personnel and harm him.

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!

Why are Nigerians soldiers like dis are dey power drunk na so one day I hold a handkerchief dat has a soldiers camouflage na so one soldiers dey tell me to lie inside gutters, if not for some woman intervention it almost turn into fight, why do dey like bully ordinary civilian

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

You are not totally correct...

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

So everyone should start wearing military uniform?

If you're were terrorists operate you won't say this.

If you want the cap join the army.

There are so many fine caps out there.

Keep off military zone!

He might not even know what it meant. They are taking this thing too far ...if life was good are we going to be focusing on this things. Go and see countries that are doing well.
We are still bossing people cos of uniform it's sad.

Wearing of para military outfit in nigeria is a risk as you may be mistaken for a force man when in danger zone. Is better people stop wearing it. That person might be the first target by robbers,bandit etc

RichBoy247:
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Professional West African military that we have been helping to secure their nations. No be few weeks ago we help Benin Republic save their President? Same way we helped Gambia, Senegal and others. You just spew gibberish on the internet with the Data that your uncle gave you as New Year gift

Data boy, rest!

You haven't travelled out of Nigeria before.

Military strength doesn't translate to professionalism!

This is not an argument that I'd waste my precious time on.

They are nice, they didn't punish him.

Where did you see harassment in that video clip? The army guy did respected the man and spoke to him politely, get your fact right before posting nonsense.

Is that why Boko haram is beating them silly ? Rag tag army

I wear my own

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

You would have been stopped at the gate bro....


Try again

Bandit wey dey wear una uniform do meeting with una wetin happen?

Kingrshd3:
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

This week alone we have seen videos of kidnaps in edo state.
how many did they were camouflage or this kind cap to "lure" victims inside bush?

That man get luck ,I been do 80 frog jump for wearing polo way resemble camo

TechBaron:
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.

.... Just shut up!!! Cross the border go and live. The Army has passed a simple instruction, Don't wear camouflage if u a re not part of the Nigerian Military!!! Simple.