Nigerian Army warns public against fake SSCC Course 50/2027 recruitment advert

The Nigerian Army has described as fake an advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.

Colonel Apollonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement, categorically said that the advertisement was false, fraudulent, and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.

“The public is hereby warned to disregard the fake advertisement. Prospective applicants are advised not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army,” the statement said.

It emphasised that all recruitment and commissioning exercises are strictly free, transparent, and merit-based, adding that official recruitment announcements are made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms, and other recognised official communication channels.

According to the statement, no form is sold, and no person or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process.

“Those behind this criminal act are advised to desist immediately. Security agencies have been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in producing, circulating or using the fake advertisement to defraud innocent Nigerians,” it said.

According to the statement, anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law, adding that the Nigerian Army remained committed to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels only.

It advised members of the public to report suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest military formation or security agency.