“I go remain single?” — Military lady laments as civilians fear approaching her
A military lady has expressed frustration over what she described as civilians being too afraid to approach or speak to her whenever they see her.
The military lady said she was confused by the way people interacted with her, claiming that many civilians appeared hesitant to speak to her casually.
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She suggested that instead of simply greeting her or calling her by her name, people often addressed her formally as “ma” or “officer”.
Military lady questions civilians’ behaviour
Sharing her thoughts, the military lady wondered whether the situation could affect her chances of finding a romantic partner.
The military lady said, “I don’t know what to talk at this point because I’m very confused. I don’t know why some Civilians will see me and be afraid to approach me and be afraid to talk to me.”
She expressed further frustration over the formal greetings she receives, saying, “Una no fit say hi mama or call me by my name. Everytime Good morning ma, Good morning ma, or officer, who be officer?”
The woman appeared to be jokingly encouraging people to feel more comfortable around her, particularly those interested in starting a relationship.
She added, “Una no fit say mama can I have your number or can you be my girlfriend? Why una dey do me like this?”
Military uniform and dating concerns spark discussion
The military lady’s comments highlight the perception of authority that can sometimes make civilians hesitant to approach people in uniform, even in ordinary social situations.
Her humorous complaint about remaining single also adds a relationship angle to the conversation, as she questioned why potential admirers appeared reluctant to express their interest.
The remarks have drawn attention for their relatable and light-hearted take on the challenges some people may face when trying to approach someone they perceive as intimidating.
The military lady did not indicate that she had identified any particular civilian responsible for the behaviour she described.
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I can't be a civilian in my own matrimonial home.
Make you misbehave make i come dey fear to correct you. pic.twitter.com/PNUridE9wK
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) August 28, 2026