By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The Nigerian Army has distanced self from a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027, describing it as “false, fraudulent” and not issued by the service.
The Army also warned members of the public to disregard the advert and avoid falling victim to fraudsters posing as recruitment agents.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, the Army advised prospective applicants not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on its behalf.
“Prospective applicants are advised not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army,” the statement said.
The Army stressed that all its recruitment and commissioning exercises are free, transparent and merit-based, adding that official recruitment announcements are made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media handles 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,” it added.
The statement warned those behind the fake advertisement to cease their activities immediately, disclosing that security agencies had been mobilised to identify, arrest and prosecute everyone involved in producing, circulating or using the fraudulent advert to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
“Anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law,” the Army warned.
Reaffirming its commitment to preserving the integrity of its recruitment process, the Army urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through its official communication channels.
It also advised Nigerians to report any suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest military formation or security agency.
