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Army warns Nigerians against fake recruitment publication

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  • The Nigerian Army said a social media notice claiming applications had opened for the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake was fake.
  • It urged applicants to rely on official Army channels and avoid submitting information or making payments based on the circulating notice.
  • The warning reflected concerns that fraudsters could use the false announcement to deceive job seekers.

The Nigerian Army has warned the public to ignore a fake social media notice claiming that applications for the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake had begun.

The publication is false and should be disregarded in its entirety

— Nigerian ArmyThe Army rejected the circulating recruitment notice.

In a statement signed by Captain AU Hammanga, acting assistant director of Army public relations in the Directorate of Recruitment, the Army said the publication was false. It said the public would be informed through official channels when the recruitment portal formally opens.

The Army urged prospective applicants to verify recruitment information before applying or making any payment. The warning came amid concerns that fraudsters could exploit the false notice to deceive job seekers and collect money from unsuspecting applicants.

The Nigerian Army maintains a clear and official procedure for announcing recruitment exercises and related activities and will duly inform the public through its official channels once the portal for 92 Regular Recruitment Intake is formally opened

— Nigerian ArmyThe statement explained how applicants should identify an authentic recruitment announcement.

“The publication is false and should be disregarded in its entirety,” the Army stated. It reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and professionalism in recruitment and told the public to await an official announcement.

The Nigerian Army remains committed to transparency and professionalism in all recruitment processes

— Nigerian ArmyThe Army reaffirmed its standards for recruitment.
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