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Nigerian Army warns public against fake recruitment, online scams

The Nigerian Army has warned the public against being deceived by fake job recruiters online, saying it does not conduct recruitment exercises by proxy or through unofficial channels and individuals.

Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations in a statement, said the Army only conducts its recruitments in line with guidelines of the Harmonized Terms and Conditions Service Soldiers, Rating and Airmen, Revised 2017 Edition.

The warning follows a recent fake recruitment scam by a fake Major General named Gwabin Musa.

The fake General is alleged to have been conducting fraudulent recruitment exercises on behalf of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force on Facebook and other social media platforms.

The statement warned that the NA recruitment processes are transparent, well-regulated and coordinated, adding that the processes include credentials screening, medical tests, physical and mental tests, aptitude tests and oral interviews.

It warned members of the public to be vigilant and cautious, when encountering such recruitment offers online.

He said the NA has designated channels and platforms through which all official recruitment information is disseminated, adding that the NA does not request any form of payment or pecuniary commitment during its recruitment exercises

“Any individual or group claiming to represent the NA and demanding payment should be reported immediately.

“We are actively working with law enforcement agencies to identify those responsible for this fraudulent activity. We encourage members of the public to assist in the endeavour by reporting suspicious recruitment offers and individuals to the appropriate authorities,” the statement said

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