Army arrests 12 impostors for wearing military uniform
The Army has arrested twelve impostors at various locations in Lagos and Ogun States for using the military uniform to carry out illegal activities.
The impostors have allegedly been using the uniform to extort and rob unsuspecting victims.
It is unlawful for any person who is not serving in any of Nigeria’s armed forces to wear the camouflage uniform, according to Section 110(1) of the Criminal Code.
There are two exceptions, however, that reads: i) if it is worn with the permission and consent of the President or Governor of a State, and ii) that it is not applicable if it is worn in the course of a stage play or in any bona fide public entertainment.
Section 251 of the Criminal Code states that one can wear the uniform in the course of bonafide public entertainment, but not if it brings the uniform into contempt.
