Nigerian Army Cautions Public Against Uniform Impersonation
The Nigerian Army has warned the public against impersonating military personnel by wearing military uniforms, citing serious security risks.
Major General Gold Chibuisi, Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, made the call during a media briefing in Abuja.
“There are many criminals disguising themselves in military attire to commit crimes,” Chibuisi said. “If everyone dresses like a soldier, how can we distinguish the real ones from impostors?”
He urged both the media and the public to support awareness efforts and ensure that offenders are arrested and prosecuted lawfully, rather than being subjected to extrajudicial actions.
He called on Nigerians to see the Nigerian Army as an integral part of society rather than a detached force.
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“There is no army that doesn’t want to be seen as serving its people,” Chibuisi said. “The Nigerian Army belongs to the Nigerian people. It is your army.” he stated.
Highlighting the importance of public perception in fostering national unity, the General shared a personal anecdote to illustrate how negative stereotypes affect soldiers.
He recounted a story about an officer who spent nine months trying to convince a woman to marry him due to her fears about military violence.
“I don’t want another officer to go through that,” Chibuisi said. “It’s a work in progress, but as we fine-tune the conduct of our personnel and deepen public engagement, things will keep improving.” Major General Chibuisi noted.
The army urged the public to support awareness efforts and ensure that offenders are arrested and prosecuted lawfully.
Chibuisi emphasized that the Nigerian Army is an integral part of society, belonging to the Nigerian people.
