Navy warns against unauthorised use of naval uniforms, insignia

The Nigerian Navy has warned members of the public to desist from wearing or appearing in Naval uniforms and accoutrements.

A, statement by Director of  Naval Information, Commodore Augustine Adams- Aliu, said the warning became necessary following the indiscriminate use of naval accoutrements and insignia by some unauthorised persons.

The Navy said anyone found in breach of these regulations could be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

He 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, which 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….”.

“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.”