The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report on the alleged forceful recruitment of Nigerians aged 18 and above into the military.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, made the clarification in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Anele described the claim, credited to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, as a “malicious fabrication” deliberately crafted to mislead the public and incite fear.
She said the viral post had alleged that the COAS threatened compulsory conscription for youths who fail to voluntarily enlist, and further claimed that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year had gone missing.
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The army spokesperson said the allegations were entirely unfounded, adding that the COAS never made such remarks at any time or in any forum.
She warned individuals and groups circulating false and inciting information to desist or face the wrath of the law.
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