Nigerian Army Bans Entertainers from Wearing Camouflage Uniform
The Nigerian Army has banned Nigerian celebrities from wearing the Nigerian Military camouflage uniform.
In a statement released by the Nigerian Army this week, the Force revealed that it is not pleased with Nigerian celebrities who wear the military gear in music videos, photo-shoots and concerts.
Citing examples of rapper, Jesse Jagz, Pop singers Iyanya, Wizkid, Davido, Tekno Miles and Chidinma in the statement, the Force explained that the uniform is meant strictly for military personnel, not the entertainment industry.
”This is to inform the general public and most especially Nigerian celebrities to abstain from the use and abuse of the Nigerian Military camouflage. Several investigations were carried out and we noticed the camouflage is mostly being used by Nigerian celebrities in music videos, photo-shoots and concerts”, the statement read.
“In this same videos and photo sessions, Nigerian celebrities like ‘Jesse Jags’ smokes marijuana while putting on the Nigerian Military camouflage.
“Henceforth, any civilian found GUILTY of putting on the camouflage irrespective of their social status will be dealt with severely.”