The soldiers were apprehended following intelligence reports linking them to security duties carried out at the celebrity wedding held in Lekki, Lagos State, over the weekend. The footage sparked criticism from Nigerians who questioned the appropriateness of military officers being deployed to a private social gathering involving influencers and entertainers. According to a military source, the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating that the soldiers participated in what was described as an illegal deployment during the celebrity wedding. The footage triggered criticism, with many Nigerians questioning why serving military personnel were seen performing security duties at a private event. Army restates policyThe Nigerian Army has repeatedly maintained that serving personnel are prohibited from undertaking unauthorised private security duties or participating in illegal deployments without official approval.