NIGERIAN ARMY DENIES MUTINY THREATS OVER SALARIES, DESCRIBES REPORT AS FALSE AND MISLEADING
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The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and deliberately sensational.
The Army was reacting to an online publication which claimed that personnel were expressing mutiny threats due to welfare concerns. It said the report was aimed at undermining public confidence and national security.
In a statement issued on Monday via its official X handle, and signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army stated that there has been no threat of mutiny within its ranks.
“Mutiny is a grave offence under military law and alien to the ethos, discipline and professionalism of Nigerian Army personnel, who remain loyal to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” the statement said.
The Army faulted the report for relying on anonymous and unverifiable claims circulated through unofficial channels, stressing that such narratives do not reflect the views or conduct of its officers and soldiers.
According to the statement, personnel are trained to channel grievances through established internal military procedures rather than through public platforms.
Clarifying issues surrounding remuneration, the Army said promotion increments should not be misconstrued as total earnings, noting that military pay includes consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational allowances, as well as field and hardship allowances that vary by deployment, qualifications and responsibilities.
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The Army added that it was working with relevant authorities to improve troop welfare, citing ongoing structured reforms such as periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, medical care and insurance packages for personnel and their families.
It also disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff had initiated engagements focused on troop welfare since assuming office, adding that these efforts were already yielding positive outcomes.
Rejecting claims of neglect, the Army said the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remained committed to the welfare and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and national duty, the Army urged the public to disregard unfounded reports and rely on official communication channels for accurate information on military affairs.
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