The Nigerian Navy has warned the public to refrain from wearing naval uniforms to avoid arrest and prosecution.
Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu gave the warning in a statement released on Saturday.
He said wearing of military uniforms and use of accoutrements and insignia by non-personnel contravene Chapter 12 section 110 (1) and (2) of the Criminal Code.
The Naval spokesman said, “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.
“It has become necessary to remind the general public that the unauthorised use of the Nigerian Navy uniform is an offence under Nigerian laws.
“Specifically, Chapter 12 section 110 (1) and (2) of the Criminal Code states that ‘any person who not being 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….’”
Adams-Aliu warned that anyone found contravening the law would be arrested and prosecuted.
“Accordingly, the public is hereby warned to desist from wearing or appearing in Naval uniforms and accoutrements at all times.
“Finally, anyone found in breach of these regulations could be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the Naval spokesman noted.