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Soldiers ordered to wear mufti off duty

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    Nigeria’s army has ordered soldiers to wear civilian clothing when off duty around town in future, AFP reported Army Chief of Staff Major General Victor Malu as announcing. The ruling was part of a code of conduct for soldiers which has long existed but has long been ignored, Malu said. AFP reported that off-duty soldiers often use their military uniform to frighten civilians into allowing them easier passage on overcrowded roads or handing over bribes.

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