The Nigerian Army has said that the civilians wearing the military camouflage remains illegal.

According to the PUNCH, the Director, of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday, said the wearing of military camouflage was banned because of the fact that terrorists and other imposters had often exploited the misuse of military camouflage.

Nwachukwu said, “The NA wishes to reiterate that the ban on the unauthorised use of military camouflage remains in full effect. Only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force are legally permitted to wear military camouflage.

“This regulation becomes expedient as terrorists, insurgents, and other imposters have often exploited the misuse of military camouflage to commit heinous crimes against unsuspecting members of the public, thereby posing significant security threat.

“The NA remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.”