A shocking incident occurred at a popular nightclub in Lagos when a soldier, dressed in civilian clothing, allegedly stripped a young man for wearing military camouflage trousers.
The soldier reportedly accosted the man and demanded that he remove the camouflage clothing.
The soldier reportedly claimed that civilians were not permitted to wear military attire, even as a fashion statement
A social critic, Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, captured the scene and posted it on social media.
The video sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians condemning the soldier’s actions as an abuse of power and an extreme response to a minor offence.
Wearing military camouflage is prohibited by law for civilians in Nigeria, but such incidents of public humiliation have drawn criticism in the past.
Authorities have yet to respond officially to the incident, though many are calling for an investigation into the soldier’s actions, while others called for better guidelines for handling such situations without resorting to public humiliation.
The incident adds to a growing list of similar occurrences where civilians have been targeted for wearing military-style clothing, raising concerns over the excessive measures taken by military personnel in enforcing this rule.
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