COAS has no social media presence – Army

By John Ogunsemore

The Nigerian Army said there is a rise in fake social media accounts created and operated by unscrupulous individuals, falsely claiming to represent or be associated with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a Friday statement.

Describing the trend as “disturbing”, the Army categorically stated that the COAS does not have any official social media presence on any platform.

The statement reads, “Members of the general public are therefore advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit these fake accounts to defraud unsuspecting individuals, solicit funds, or spread misinformation in the name of the COAS or the Nigerian Army.

“The public is urged not to engage, respond, or share information from such accounts.

“The Nigerian Army is taking all the necessary steps to apprehend the operators of these fake accounts with a view to bringing them to justice in accordance with the extant laws.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to reassure the public of its unflinching commitment to protecting the citizens of our dear country and its territorial integrity as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”