The Nigerian Army authorities have requested personnel to cease embarking on journey in navy uniform over the safety challenges confronting the nation.
In a memo dated September 21, 2022 solely obtained by SaharaReporters, troopers had been additionally requested to cease displaying navy accoutrements of their non-public automobiles.
Unit commanders had been requested to sensitise their personnel to the necessity to strictly and instructively adhere to the ban.
“The present safety atmosphere throughout the nation requires extra proactive measures to handle the evolving threats, particularly the non-public safety of NA personnel on go away or move with out navy escorts. Sequel to this, References A to C directed formations and items on the necessity to adhere to directives prohibiting personnel from touring in NA uniforms,” the memo learn.
“Accordingly, References D requested commanders in any respect ranges to sensitise personnel underneath command to desist from harmful practices of displaying navy accoutrements of their automobiles.
“Nevertheless, regardless of these collection of warnings and enlightenments it has been noticed that the NA personnel nonetheless embark on unofficial journeys wearing NA regalia and typically show navy accoutrements of their automobiles. It’s instructive to state that this development, apart being inimical to the supply of the NA Gown Rules, might additionally endanger personnel lives and properties particularly en-route.
“Consequently, I’m directed to most respectfully request formations and unit commanders to sensitize their personnel on the necessity to strictly amd instructively adhere to the ban on personnel touring in NA uniforms whereas on go away and move with out navy escort.”
The motion comes amid worsening safety challenges the navy is at present combating in most components of the nation.
That is coming a number of weeks after gunmen suspected to be bandits killed a soldier in Kebbi State.
The deceased officer, Corporal Umaru Sanda was serving on the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army unit in Calabar, Cross River State.
He was on his technique to go to his dad and mom in Zuru, Kebbi State when the gunmen ambushed a industrial car he boarded.
The gunmen had been mentioned to have opened fireplace on Umaru, who was wearing mufti, after they noticed a military ID card with him. He died on the spot.
