Nigerian Army Cautions Public Over Bogus Recruitment Advert

The Nigerian Army has issued a strong caution to the public regarding a deceptive recruitment announcement circulating on various social media platforms. This false publication claims that applications for the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake are now open.

In an official statement released on Wednesday via X, Captain AU Hammanga, who serves as the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the Directorate of Recruitment, explicitly stated that the information is baseless and should be completely ignored. The Army's statement underscored, “The publication is false and should be disregarded in its entirety.”

The military institution clarified that it adheres to a well-defined protocol for announcing all recruitment exercises. It urged potential applicants to depend solely on its official communication channels for verified information. “The Nigerian Army maintains a clear and official procedure for announcing recruitment exercises and related activities and will duly inform the public through its official channels once the portal for 92 Regular Recruitment Intake is formally opened,” the statement affirmed.

This warning comes amidst growing apprehension that scammers might leverage the bogus recruitment notice to defraud unsuspecting job seekers, potentially extorting money from them. The Army reiterated its steadfast dedication to conducting recruitment processes with utmost transparency and professionalism, stating, “The Nigerian Army remains committed to transparency and professionalism in all recruitment processes.”

Furthermore, the Army strongly advised members of the public to be vigilant and avoid falling prey to fraudulent recruitment schemes. It recommended that all prospective applicants thoroughly verify any recruitment information through its official channels before submitting applications or making any form of payment. Until an official announcement is made concerning the commencement of the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake, the Nigerian Army implored the public to disregard the ongoing circulating publication.