The Nigerian Army has unequivocally debunked a fraudulent online advertisement purportedly conducting recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
This statement was released by Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, on Friday in Abuja.
Nwachukwu revealed that this deceptive recruitment effort was orchestrated by unscrupulous individuals using the alias Maj.-Gen. Gwabin Musa. The fraudulent advertisement was disseminated through Facebook and various other social media platforms, where this individual falsely claimed to assist 20 interested individuals for any of the military services.
Nwachukwu clarified that the impersonator had no affiliation whatsoever with the Nigerian Army or any branch of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The spokesperson emphasized that the army strictly refrains from conducting recruitment through intermediaries or unofficial means. He underscored that the army follows its recruitment procedures in strict accordance with its established policies and guidelines, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service for Soldiers, Rating, and Airmen Revised 2017 Edition.
According to him, army recruitment processes are transparent, well-regulated, and coordinated which include credential screening, medical tests, physical and mental tests, aptitude tests, and oral interviews.
“The Nigerian Army implores members of the public to be vigilant and cautious, when encountering such recruitment offers online.
“The Nigerian Army has designated channels and platforms through which all official recruitment information is disseminated.
“It must be emphasized, that the army does not request any form of payment or pecuniary commitment during its recruitment exercises.
“Any individual or group claiming to represent the NA and demanding payment should be reported immediately.
“We are actively working with law enforcement agencies to identify those responsible for this fraudulent activity.
“We encourage members of the public to assist in the endeavor, by reporting suspicious recruitment offers and individuals to the appropriate authorities.
“The safety and security of members of the public remain our top priority,” he said.
