Nigerian Army warns public about fake recruitment ad
The Nigerian Army has alerted the public to a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating online. The ad falsely claims that the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 29 Application Form 2026 is available. Anele Appolonia, acting Director of Army Public Relations, clarified that no such recruitment exercise has been authorised. The Army urges Nigerians to rely only on official sources for recruitment information.
What we know
- The Nigerian Army says the circulating DSSC 29 Application Form 2026 advert is fake and misleading.
- Anele Appolonia stated that no recruitment or commissioning for DSSC or SSC has begun at this time.
- The Army emphasised that official recruitment information will only be shared through recognised channels.
- Nigerians are warned to be vigilant against fraudsters and reminded that Army recruitment is free of charge.
- The public is encouraged to report any information about fraudulent recruitment activities to security agencies.
