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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians and others against wearing military uniforms and accoutrements.<\/p>\n

Acting Director of Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida issued a statement to this effect on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The spokesman decried campaign posters showing some governors dressed in camouflage uniforms.<\/p>\n

Maigida declared that such was illegal and a clear abuse of privilege.<\/p>\n

He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains apolitical and would not want to be dragged into politics.<\/p>\n

Politicians and civilians were advised to stop wearing \u201ccamo\u201d for political events and other engagements henceforth.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease note, anyone found culpable in this regard would be liable to prosecution\u201d, the statement added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians and others against wearing military uniforms and accoutrements. Acting Director of Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida issued a statement to this effect on Thursday. The spokesman decried campaign posters showing some governors dressed in camouflage uniforms. 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