Army Alerts Public over Fraudulent Enlistment into the Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army Headquarters has alarmed the public over a recent scam that surfaced online by a fake Major General with the name Gwabin Musa. 

A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the fake online account has been conducting fraudulent recruitment exercises on behalf of the Nigerian Army Navy and Air Force on Facebook and other social media platforms, where he offered to assist 20 interested persons into any of the services. 

The Nigerian Army categorically stated that the impostor is not in any way associated with the Nigerian Army or any of the Services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. According to the statement, Nigerian Army does not conduct recruitment exercises by proxy or through unofficial channels and individuals. 

Rather, the NA conducts her recruitment exercises in line with NA Policy and guidelines on recruitment, as enshrined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions Service Soldiers, Rating and Airmen Revised 2017 Edition. Additionally, NA recruitment processes are transparent, well-regulated and coordinated. These processes according to the Army include credential screening, medical tests, physical and mental tests, aptitude tests and oral interviews.

It therfore called on members of the public to be vigilant and cautious, when encountering such recruitment offers online. It emphasized, that it 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.

The Headquarters stated categorically that it is actively working with law enforcement agencies to identify those responsible for the fraudulent activity as it encourages members of the public to assist in the endeavor, by reporting suspicious recruitment offers and individuals to the appropriate authorities as the safety and security of members of the public remain top priority.