The Nigerian Army has denied claims circulating online that the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) recruitment exercise has commenced or that any commission has been given to begin the process.
This was made known by Colonel Anele Appolonia, Acting Director, Directorate of Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Friday.
According to the statement, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, falsely informing the public that the ‘Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 29 Application Form 2026’ is available. This is fake, false and misleading as no such advertisement was authorized by the Nigerian Army.”
The Force further clarified that it has not commenced any recruitment or commissioning exercise for either the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) or Short Service Commission (SSC) at this time. “Members of the public are therefore strongly advised to disregard the said advertisement, as it did not emanate from the Nigerian Army or any of its authorized channels,” the statement added.
The Army assured that whenever recruitment exercises are approved, the public will be duly informed through official platforms such as the Nigerian Army website, verified social media accounts, and national newspapers with proper publicity.
It also warned Nigerians to stay vigilant and not fall victim to scammers who post fake recruitment notices to defraud unsuspecting individuals. The Army emphasized that it does not charge any fee for recruitment into its ranks.
The statement further urged, “Anyone with information regarding such fraudulent activities or individuals involved is encouraged to promptly report to the nearest security agency or appropriate authorities for necessary action.”
