Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as Fake News, Reaffirms Commitment to Troop Welfare and Discipline

The Nigerian Army has firmly debunked reports alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over issues of salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to undermine national security.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Army condemned an online publication which suggested that discontent among troops could trigger mutiny, insisting that no such threat exists within its ranks.

According to the Army, mutiny is a grave offence under military law and completely alien to the ethos, discipline and professionalism that define the institution.

The Army faulted the report for relying on anonymous and unverifiable claims circulated through non-official channels, noting that such narratives do not reflect the conduct or disposition of its personnel.