- A man has gone viral after he was allegedly caught impersonating a Nigerian soldier in Lagos State.
- In the viral video, the Suspect reportedly claimed he was protected by charms, sparking mixed reactions online over the incident and the dangers of military impersonation.
A man has gone viral after he was allegedly caught impersonating a Nigerian soldier in Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, the Suspect claimed he was protected by charms and could not be harmed despite wearing a military uniform without authorization.
In a video circulating online, residents questioned the man after discovering he was allegedly not a member of the Nigerian Army. The incident has since sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians stressing that impersonating military personnel is a serious offence and should be handled by law enforcement rather than mob justice.
The incident has also raised concerns about how individuals gain access to military uniforms amid the country’s security challenges.
Social media reactions:
@Skood: “Lol, people should avoid wearing any kind of camouflage in Nigeria right now. You could easily be mistaken for a bandit or terrorist. Many people have developed a fear of camouflage because of the security situation, and honestly, I don’t blame them.”
@voice🎙️🎙️: “I like the fact that he wasn’t beaten or tortured by those who caught him. This is how it should be. Take him to the Police station instead.”
@Native Nigerian 🇳🇬: “Make he just beg them make them hand am over to Police because if soldier come this place, that guy dem go carry am go beat am die. This guy no be like who get energy to survive serious beating.”
@Franklyn: “Very wrong. Impersonating a soldier is a serious crime. These kinds of people damage the image of the military and can cause real danger. How did he even get the uniform in the first place?”
@TM DON: “Crazy story if true. Impersonating a soldier is a serious offense, and no charm is going to put someone above the law. Actions always have consequences.”