Army denies alleged plan to force youths into the military service.
The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, is planning to forcibly recruit Nigerian youths aged 18 and above into military service.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Acting Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, called the viral report a “malicious fabrication” designed to mislead people and sow fear.
She stressed that at no point did the COAS threaten mandatory enlistment for youths who don’t volunteer.
She clarified that the COAS has never made any such statements in any official forum or public engagement.
The viral post also alleged that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year have gone missing, a claim the Army spokesperson dismissed as entirely unfounded.
Lt-Col. Anele emphasized that spreading false information of this nature is a criminal offense, and anyone involved could be tracked, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law.
The Nigerian Army further urged the public to rely solely on verified communication channels and official social media accounts for credible information.
Anele stressed that the Army remains committed to transparent recruitment processes and maintaining public trust.
However, the Nigeria Army recently announced plans to recruit a new batch of soldiers to strengthen national security.
The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, is planning to forcibly recruit Nigerian youths aged 18 and above into military service.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Acting Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, called the viral report a “malicious fabrication” designed to mislead people and sow fear.
She stressed that at no point did the COAS threaten mandatory enlistment for youths who don’t volunteer.
She clarified that the COAS has never made any such statements in any official forum or public engagement.
The viral post also alleged that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year have gone missing, a claim the Army spokesperson dismissed as entirely unfounded.
Lt-Col. Anele emphasized that spreading false information of this nature is a criminal offense, and anyone involved could be tracked, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law.
The Nigerian Army further urged the public to rely solely on verified communication channels and official social media accounts for credible information.
Anele stressed that the Army remains committed to transparent recruitment processes and maintaining public trust.
However, the Nigeria Army recently announced plans to recruit a new batch of soldiers to strengthen national security.
Army denies alleged plan to force youths into the military service.
The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, is planning to forcibly recruit Nigerian youths aged 18 and above into military service.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Acting Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, called the viral report a “malicious fabrication” designed to mislead people and sow fear.
She stressed that at no point did the COAS threaten mandatory enlistment for youths who don’t volunteer.
She clarified that the COAS has never made any such statements in any official forum or public engagement.
The viral post also alleged that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year have gone missing, a claim the Army spokesperson dismissed as entirely unfounded.
Lt-Col. Anele emphasized that spreading false information of this nature is a criminal offense, and anyone involved could be tracked, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law.
The Nigerian Army further urged the public to rely solely on verified communication channels and official social media accounts for credible information.
Anele stressed that the Army remains committed to transparent recruitment processes and maintaining public trust.
However, the Nigeria Army recently announced plans to recruit a new batch of soldiers to strengthen national security.
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