05.12.2025 13:31
Ali Osman Metan, a 62-year-old man who has been living in Germany since the age of 17, learned that he was a draft dodger under the supervision of the gendarmerie in Turkey after obtaining dual citizenship. Metan, who has three children and five grandchildren, will have his military fitness determined by a committee report. He stated, "If the institution says 'you will go,' I will gladly go; I will serve my military duty like a lion. I love my homeland very much."
Ali Osman Metan, a 62-year-old man registered in the Korgan district of Ordu, who has been living in Germany since the age of 17, learned that he was a draft dodger under the control of the gendarmerie.
CALLED TO MILITARY SERVICE AT 62
Metan, who migrated to Germany at a young age, is a father of three and a grandfather of five. He renounced his Turkish citizenship in 1988 with the permission of the Ministry of Interior and became a German citizen. After completing his education in Duisburg, Metan started working as a financial consultant. This summer, he regained his Turkish citizenship and learned that he was a draft dodger while continuing his retirement at the age of 62.
REVEALED UNDER GENDARMERIE CONTROL
Metan stated that he was stopped during a gendarmerie inspection while driving about three weeks ago, and he was informed during the identity check that he appeared as a draft dodger.
MILITARY STATUS TO BE CLARIFIED WITH HEALTH REPORT
Following this, Metan expressed that he applied to the military branch, and he was notified to undergo a medical examination at Ordu State Hospital, noting that his military status would be clarified with the health report.
"IF THE INSTITUTION SAYS 'GO', I WILL SERVE MY MILITARY DUTY LIKE A LION"
Ali Osman Metan said, "If I am told 'you will go to the military', I will go; it is not a problem for me. I love my country, and I will fulfill my duty. I have some health issues, and I am waiting for the decision of the committee. If an unfit report is given, there will be no need to go anyway. But if the institution says 'you will go', I will gladly go and serve my military duty like a lion. I love my country very much," he said.