The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports suggesting that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, described such claims as false, misleading, and designed to undermine public confidence and national security.
In a statement issued today, Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, emphasized that at no point has there been any mutiny threat within the Army. She noted that mutiny is a grave offence under military law and is completely alien to the ethos, discipline, and professionalism of Nigerian Army personnel. Officers and soldiers remain loyal to the Constitution and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Colonel Anele clarified that the report, published by Sahara Reporters, relied on anonymous and unverifiable claims circulated through non-official channels and does not reflect the views or conduct of the Nigerian Army. She also highlighted that military pay comprises a combination of consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational and field allowances, and other entitlements, and should not be misrepresented as total earnings.
The statement further stressed that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria and relevant government authorities, continue to implement structured welfare reforms. These include periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, medical care, and insurance packages for troops and their families. The Chief of Army Staff has engaged positively with relevant authorities on troop welfare, yielding progressive outcomes.
Colonel Anele urged the public to disregard unfounded reports and to rely on official channels for accurate information concerning the Nigerian Army, reaffirmed that the force remained cohesive, disciplined, and fully focused on defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and supporting internal security operations.
