Fact Check On Claim That Nigerian Law Bans Overtaking Of Military Convoys

One such post includes a detailed article that begins with the following paragraph: “Overtaking a military convoy is a serious offence in Nigeria, punishable under various laws. This article explores the consequences of overtaking a military convoy under Nigerian law.”

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The Nigerian military, formally known as the Nigerian Armed Forces, is made up of three branches: the Army, tasked with ground operations and safeguarding the country’s land; the Navy, responsible for patrolling and defending Nigeria’s maritime borders; and the Air Force, which oversees aerial operations.

The assertion that overtaking a military convoy is a violation of Nigerian law has gained significant attention online and has been posted here, here and here. (Note: See more instances listed at the end of this report.)