The Nigerian Army has issued a disclaimer warning members of the public to disregard a fake recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms.
Colonel Anele Appolonia, Acting Director, Directorate of Army Public Relations, in a statement, said its attention was drawn to a false notice claiming that the “Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 29 Application Form 2026” is currently available. The Army described the advertisement as fake, false, and misleading, stressing that it did noauthoriseze any such announcement.
According to the statement, the Nigerian Army has not commenced any recruitment or commissioning exercise for either the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) or the Short Service Commission (SSC) at this time.
“The public is therefore strongly advised to disregard the said advertisement, as it did not emanate from the Nigerian Army or any of its authorized channels,” the statement said.
The Army further emphasized that whenever recruitment exercises are approved, the public would be properly informed through its official platforms, including the Nigerian Army website, verified social media accounts, and announcements in national newspapers, as well as other recognized communication channels.
Members of the public were also cautioned to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters who use fake recruitment notices to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals. The Army reiterated that it does not charge any fee for recruitment into its ranks.
The statement added that anyone with information regarding such fraudulent activities or individuals involved should promptly report to the nearest security agency or appropriate authorities for necessary action.
