Nigerian Soldier Arrested After Begging for Money online

(Nigerian Army. Photo Credit: Sahara Reports)

A Nigerian soldier attached to the Nigerian Army Aviation Hangar in Minna, Niger State, has reportedly been arrested by military authorities after he appeared in military uniform during a TikTok live session where he asked popular content creator King Pedro for financial assistance.

The soldier was arrested at the 234 Battalion in Badagry, Lagos State, where he had been staying, despite being officially attached to the Army Aviation Hangar in Minna.

According to a military source, the incident stemmed from a viral TikTok live session held on Saturday, during which the soldier allegedly asked King Pedro for money.

Rather than assist him, the content creator criticised him for soliciting funds while dressed in uniform.

During the session, the soldier disclosed that he had served in the Nigerian Army for five years and was deployed to Niger State.

When asked whether he had eaten, he reportedly said he had not.

Reacting, King Pedro condemned the soldier’s conduct, saying he had disrespected the military uniform by wearing it while begging online.

He warned that such behaviour could attract disciplinary action, adding that the soldier should have sought financial help in civilian clothing rather than in uniform.

A video recorded after the arrest reportedly showed the soldier identifying himself as being attached to the Nigerian Army Aviation Hangar in Minna, while confirming he had been staying at the 234 Battalion in Badagry.

A Nigerian soldier has reportedly been detained after allegedly appealing for financial help during a TikTok livestream while dressed in military uniform, claiming he had not eaten. pic.twitter.com/SWaS0PK82Q

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