The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that its personnel are threatening mutiny over issues relating to salaries and allowances, describing the publication as deliberately sensational and injurious to national security.
In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said it had never at any time experienced, nor received, any indication of mutiny within its ranks, stressing that such claims were entirely unfounded.
Colonel Anele emphasised that mutiny constitutes a grave offence under military law and is fundamentally incompatible with the core values of discipline, professionalism and loyalty that define the Nigerian Army. She added that officers and soldiers of the force remain steadfast in their allegiance to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and unwavering in their loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
The Army further noted that the publication, attributed to Sahara Reporters, was calculated to undermine public confidence in the military and erode trust in the nation’s security institutions.
The report relied solemnly on anonymous, unverifiable claims circulated through non-official channels. Such narratives do not represent the views, conduct or disposition of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, who are trained to channel grievances through established military procedures rather than public platforms.
For avoidance of doubt, it is important to clarify that promotion increments are only one component of military remuneration and should not be misrepresented as total earnings. Military pay comprises consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational allowances, field and hardship allowances and other entitlements that vary by deployment, qualification and responsibilities.
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria and relevant government authorities, continues to implement structured welfare reforms, including periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, medical care, and insurance packages for troops and their families. Issues relating to allowances are continuously reviewed within approved government frameworks.
The Chief of Army Staff on assumption of duty has initiated positive engagements with the appropriate authority on troops welfare. This is already yielding progressive outcomes.
Contrary to claims of neglect, the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has consistently demonstrated commitment to the welfare and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces, particularly in the face of evolving security challenges.
The Nigerian Army remains a cohesive, disciplined and professional force, fully focused on its constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and supporting internal security operations. Attempts to portray the institution as unstable or lawless are not only irresponsible but also detrimental to national security.
The public is urged to disregard such unfounded reports and rely on official communication channels for accurate information concerning the Armed Forces especially the Nigerian Army.