Nigerian Army Raises Alarm Over Fake SSC Recruitment Advert

(Nigerian Army. Photo by Naijaonpoint)

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 50/2027.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Monday, described the advertisement as false, fraudulent and unauthorised.

Anele warned members of the public, particularly prospective applicants, to disregard the advert and avoid making payments to individuals or websites claiming to recruit on behalf of the Army, reiterating that all Nigerian Army recruitment and commissioning exercises remain free, transparent and strictly merit-based.

According to her, official recruitment announcements are made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army's verified social media platforms, and other recognised official communication channels.

She stressed that no application form is sold and that no individual or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process.

Anele disclosed that security agencies have been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute those behind the fake advertisement, warning that anyone found producing, circulating or using it to defraud Nigerians would face the full weight of the law.

The Army spokesperson urged Nigerians to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels and to report suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest military formation or security agency.