Army general cautions soldiers against social media use
The Nigerian Army has issued a warning to its personnel about the use of social media. Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu, the Provost Marshal, emphasized that soldiers violating social media regulations could face punishment. He also reminded military personnel about the constitutional limits regarding the detention of civilians. The warning was delivered during a seminar aimed at reinforcing operational discipline among Military Police.
What we know
- Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu warned soldiers against using social media, stating violators would be punished.
- Commanders were instructed to educate their troops on the consequences of social media abuse.
- The general highlighted that soldiers must hand over arrested civilians to law enforcement agencies within 24 hours after investigation.
- The seminar was broadcast on African Independent Television’s Kakaaki programme.
- The focus of the seminar was to reinforce operational discipline among Military Police personnel.
