- No Mutiny Threat in Nigerian Army – Military Clarifies
- Colonel Appolonia Anele said there has never been any threat of mutiny within the Nigerian Army
- The Army clarified that promotion increments should not be misconstrued as total earnings
The Nigerian Army has strongly denied reports alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and welfare issues, describing the claims as false, misleading and deliberately sensational.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the denial followed an online publication which claimed that discontent among troops over pay and allowances could trigger a mutiny. The Army said the report was aimed at undermining public confidence and threatening national security.
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In a statement issued on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said there has never been any threat of mutiny within the Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, mutiny remains a serious offence under military law and is fundamentally incompatible with the values and professionalism of the institution.
“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 Army said.
The Army dismissed the report as being based on anonymous and unverifiable claims circulated through unofficial channels, stressing that such narratives do not reflect the conduct or views of its officers and soldiers.
It added that personnel are trained to channel grievances through established internal military procedures, not through public platforms or social media.
Addressing claims around remuneration, the Army clarified that promotion increments should not be misconstrued as total earnings, noting that military pay includes multiple components.
“For avoidance of doubt, promotion increments are only one component of military remuneration and should not be misrepresented as total earnings,” the statement explained.
The Army listed consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational allowances, field and hardship allowances, as well as other entitlements that vary by deployment, qualification and responsibility.
It further stated that, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria and relevant government authorities, it is actively implementing structured welfare reforms aimed at improving troop wellbeing.
These reforms include periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, medical care and insurance packages for soldiers and their families.
The statement also revealed that the Chief of Army Staff has prioritised troop welfare since assuming office, with ongoing engagements already yielding positive outcomes.
Rejecting claims of neglect, the Army said the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains committed to the welfare and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Reaffirming its position, the Nigerian Army urged the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on official communication channels for accurate information.
“The Nigerian Army remains a cohesive, disciplined and professional force, fully focused on its constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and supporting internal security operations,” the statement concluded.
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