The Nigerian Army has issued a warning against the spread of fake internet information, claiming to be the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service (DSS) Recruitment Portal for the year 2023.
Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, issued a statement on NA’s X account, @HQNigeriaArmy, refuting the legality of the alleged recruiting webpage.
The statement read:
“The Nigerian Army (NA) has noted the alarming rate of the spread of fake online recruitment information, particularly regarding the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service (DSS) Recruitment Portal for the year 2023.
“The NA wishes to state that the false online publication is a deliberate fraudulent effort by some unscrupulous persons to mislead the public.
“Considering the damage this fake online publications could do to the psyche of would-be candidates and the general public, it is crucial to clarify that the fake online Direct Short Service Portal 2023, is a scam and should be clearly avoided.
“The NA has already set measures in motion to apprehend those behind the fraudulent portal. Accordingly, members of the public are enjoined to report any suspicious recruitment portal or activities to the NA.”
The statement also stated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and credible recruitment process, adding that the official channels for recruitment information include the
Nigerian Army’s official website – https://army.mil.ng
Verified social media platforms such as
Twitter – @HQNigerianArmy
Facebook – @HQ Nigerian Army and
Instagram – @HQNigerianArmy.
Nwachukwu urged the public to rely solely on these authorised channels for accurate and up-to-date information, advising prospective candidates and the general public to take the refusal seriously and exercise caution when seeking information about the Nigerian Army’s recruitment processes.
cc: Daily Post Ng
