The Nigerian Navy has warned non-military personnel over the illegal and indiscriminate use of naval uniforms, accoutrements and insignia.
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Navy, Commodore Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, issued the warning in a statement on Friday, July 26.
He said it is an offence under the Nigerian constitution for non-military personnel to use military uniforms, insignia and accoutrements.
According to him, it has come to the attention of the Nigerian Navy that some individuals, who are not personnel of the military especially the Nigerian Navy wear naval uniforms, use naval accoutrements and insignia indiscriminately.
Adams-Aliu emphasized that unauthorized use of Nigerian Navy uniforms is a criminal offense under Nigerian law, specifically Chapter 12, Sections 110(1) and (2) of the Criminal Code.
He added that the law states “Any person who is not 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 dress having the appearance is guilty of an offence.
“Accordingly, the public is hereby warned to desist from wearing or appearing in Naval uniform. Adding that anyone found in breach of these regulations can be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
