The Nigerian Army (NA) has set measures in motion to apprehend those behind fake online recruitment portals, particularly regarding the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service (DSS) Recruitment Portal for the year 2023.
The Fraudulent act is alarming according to Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, noting that the false online publication is a deliberate fraudulent effort by some unscrupulous persons to mislead the public.
General Nwachukwu added that 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.
He therefore enjoined members of the public to report any suspicious recruitment portal or activities to the Nigerian Army NA.
He said, the Nigerian Army NA will continue to remain committed to ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process through the NA's established official channels of communication.
"These channels include, the official Nigerian Army website and social media platforms https://army.mil.ng twitter @HQNigerianArmy Facebook HQ Nigerian Army and other reputable media outlets. It is important to rely on these official sources for accurate and up-to-date information, rather than fall victim of fake recruitment online advertisements.
"Fake recruitment advertisements will inevitably mislead potential candidates and expose them to the vagaries of fraudulent activities of scammers.
"Potential Candidates are particularly urged to take this refutal cum advisory seriously."he noted