The Nigerian Army has dismissed a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
A statement by the Army Spokesperson Col. Appolonia Anele said the advertisement “is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.”
She, therefore, warned the public to disregard the fake advertisement and advised prospective applicants not to apply, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army.
The emphasised that all Nigerian Army recruitment and commissioning exercises are strictly free, transparent and merit-based.
“Official recruitment announcements are made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms and other recognised official communication channels. No form is sold and no person or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process,” she said.
She added that those behind the criminal act are advised to desist immediately as security agencies have been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in producing, circulating or using the fake advertisement to defraud innocent Nigerians.
“Anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law.’
She reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels only.
She said all suspicious recruitment activities should be reported immediately to the nearest military formation or security agency.
