Army disowns fake recruitment advertisement

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The Nigerian Army has issued a warning over a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, which claims that the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 29 Application Form 2026 is available.

In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X account posted by the acting Director of the Directorate of Army Public Relations, Anele Appolonia, on Friday, the Army described the advertisement as fake, false, and misleading, stressing that no such recruitment exercise has been authorised or announced by the Nigerian Army.

The statement clarified that the Army has not commenced any recruitment or commissioning for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) or Short Service Commission (SSC) at this time. Members of the public are therefore urged to disregard the advertisement, as it did not originate from the Army or any of its authorised channels.

The Nigerian Army emphasised that whenever recruitment exercises are officially approved, the public will be duly informed through official channels, including the Nigerian Army website, verified social media accounts, national newspapers, and other recognised communication platforms.

The Army further cautioned Nigerians to remain vigilant against fraudsters who exploit fake recruitment notices to deceive and extort unsuspecting individuals. It reiterated that recruitment into the Nigerian Army is free of charge.

“Members of the public with information about such fraudulent activities or the individuals behind them are encouraged to report immediately to the nearest security agency or appropriate authorities for necessary action.

“Anyone with information regarding such fraudulent activities or individuals involved is encouraged to promptly report to the nearest security agency or appropriate authorities for necessary action,” the statement read.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and urged Nigerians to rely only on official sources for information regarding recruitment and other Army activities.

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