Army debunks online scam recruitment adverts

The Army has warned Nigerians who are interested in joining the Force against scam recruitment advertisements that recently surfaced online.

The Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, on Friday warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters.

“It has come to the notice of the Headquarters Nigerian Army (NA) that a recent scam has surfaced online by a fake Major General with the name Gwabin Musa who 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,” Nwachukwu said.

He 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.

Furthermore, Nwachukwu said the Nigerian Army does not conduct recruitment exercises by proxy or through unofficial channels and individuals.

Rather, he noted that the Army conducts its recruitment exercises in line with its policy and guidelines on recruitment, as enshrined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions Service Soldiers, Rating and Airmen Revised 2017 Edition.

Additionally, the Army recruitment processes are transparent, well-regulated and coordinated, Nwachukwu said.

These processes, he said, include credential screening, medical tests, physical and mental tests, aptitude tests and oral interviews.

Nwachukwu added that the Army has entreated members of the public to be vigilant and cautious, when they see such recruitment offers online.

“The NA has designated channels and platforms through which all official recruitment information are disseminated,” Nwachukwu said.

“It is must be emphasized, that the NA 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.”

He said that the Nigerian Army also encourages members of the public to assist in the endeavor, by reporting suspicious recruitment offers and individuals to the appropriate authorities.

Nwachukwu said the safety and security of members of the public remain the Army’s top priority.