By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were planning a mutiny over poor salaries, allowances and welfare conditions, insisting that the Army leadership remains firmly committed to the welfare, discipline and professionalism of its personnel. The denial was contained in a statement issued by […]
The Nigerian Army has denied reports of soldiers planning a mutiny over poor salaries and welfare conditions, calling the claims “false and misleading”. The Army insists it’s committed to the welfare and professionalism of its personnel.
The denial was made in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, titled “Threats of Mutiny: A False Alarm – Nigerian Army Committed to Troop Welfare, Discipline.”
The Army described the report as a deliberate attempt to sensationalise issues and undermine public confidence and national security.
“The report is false, misleading and deliberately sensational. At no time has there been any threat of mutiny within the Nigerian Army,” the statement read.
Col. Anele stressed that mutiny is a serious offence under military law and uncharacteristic of Nigerian soldiers, adding that officers and soldiers remain loyal to the Constitution and the Commander-in-Chief.
The Army faulted the report for relying on anonymous claims and said grievances are channelled through established military procedures, not public platforms.
The statement clarified that military remuneration includes consolidated salaries, allowances, and other entitlements, and that welfare reforms are ongoing.
The Army said the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to the welfare and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
The statement described attempts to portray the Army as unstable as “irresponsible and detrimental to national security”, urging the public to disregard the report.
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