Nigeria Army Laments Fake Recruitment Adverts, Vows To Punish Perpetrators

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigeria Army has lamented the spate of fake recruitment advertisement and Online Portals by fraudsters.

The Army disclosed that the Direct Short Service recruitment advertisements are fake and a way of defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians.

The Army in a statement on Tuesday, by the Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, urged Nigerians, especially those interested in joining the Service to disregard the advertisements.

The statement partly reads:

“The Nigeria Army has noted the alarming rate of the spread of fake online recruitment information, particularly regarding the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Recruitment Portal for the year 2023.

“The NA wishes to state that the false online publication is a deliberate fraudulent effort by some unscrupulous persons to mislead the public.

“Considering the damage these fake online publications could do to the psyche of would-be candidates and the general public, it is crucial to clarify that the fake online Direct Short Service Portal 2023, is a scam and should be clearly avoided.”

Nwachukwu said the Army has commenced the process of arresting the perpetrators of the crime, urging Nigerians to report those portals to the service.

“The NA has already set measures in motion to apprehend those behind the fraudulent portal. Accordingly, members of the public are enjoined to report any suspicious recruitment portal or activities to the NA.

“The NA will continue to remain committed to ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process through the NA’s established official channels of communication. These channels include the official Nigerian Army website and social media platforms https://army.mil.ng Twitter @HQNigerianArmyFacebook, HQ Nigerian Army and other reputable media outlets.

“It is important to rely on these official sources for accurate and up-to-date information, rather than fall victim to fake recruitment online advertisements. Fake recruitment advertisements will inevitably mislead potential candidates and expose them to the vagaries of fraudulent activities of scammers,” he added.

“The perpetrators of this dastardly act will be brought to book and severely punished”, the statement said.