Tayo Faniran blames hunger for soldiers working as bouncers, saying economic hardship may be influencing military personnel to take extra jobs

Nollywood actor Tayo Faniran has weighed in on the debate surrounding military personnel working as bouncers at private events, suggesting that economic hardship and rising living costs may be influencing some soldiers to seek additional sources of income.

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Faniran shared his views while reacting to concerns over reports of soldiers providing security services at private functions and instances where some have been involved in confrontations with civilians.

The comments centred on the need to consider the broader economic conditions facing workers rather than focusing only on individual actions.

According to the actor, financial pressures may be pushing some soldiers to take up side jobs outside their official responsibilities, despite the controversies surrounding such activities.

“Nobody should blame the soldiers doing bouncers for civilians,” Faniran said, attributing the situation partly to hunger and difficult economic realities.

He argued that many Nigerians are facing increasing financial challenges, which have led workers across different sectors to search for alternative ways to support themselves and their families.

Faniran’s remarks have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians agreeing that economic conditions contribute to the situation, while others stressed that military personnel must still adhere to professional regulations and existing rules governing their conduct.

Some commentators noted that members of the armed forces deserve better welfare and compensation, while others argued that financial difficulties cannot justify actions that may conflict with military standards.

The conversation comes amid wider discussions about the welfare of security personnel, the cost of living crisis and the challenges faced by public sector workers seeking additional income opportunities.

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As debate continues, the issue has highlighted the balance between improving workers’ welfare and maintaining the discipline and responsibilities expected of members of the armed forces.