The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm about fraudulent persons claiming to be conducting recruitment on its behalf, the Navy and the Air Force.
Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the fake recruitment was done by dubious individuals in the name of one Maj.-Gen. Gwabin Musa.
Nwachukwu said it was published on Facebook and other social media platforms, where the said individual offered to assist 20 interested persons with any of the services.
He noted that the impostor was not in any way associated with the Nigerian army or any of the services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The Army Spokesperson stated that they do not conduct recruitment by proxy or through unofficial channels and individuals, adding that recruitment is done in line with its policy and guidelines on recruitment, as enshrined in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions Service Soldiers, Rating and Airmen Revised 2017 Edition.
The statement read;
“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 emphasised, 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 endeavour, by reporting suspicious recruitment offers and individuals to the appropriate authorities.
“The safety and security of members of the public remain our top priority.”