The Nigerian Army has disowned a fake recruitment advertisement inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027, warning Nigerians against falling victim to fraudsters.
In a statement on Monday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms did not originate from the Nigerian Army.
The statement read, “The Nigerian Army has observed a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027. The Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.”
The Army urged members of the public to ignore the advert and warned prospective applicants against making payments to individuals or websites claiming to recruit on its behalf.
It stated, “The public is hereby warned to disregard the fake advertisement. 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.” Related News Nigeria, UK deepen security partnership, target terrorism, cyber threats EFCC dismisses secret recruitment claims, warns public of viral fake news Soldiers arrest six terrorist logistic suppliers in N’East
