The Nigerian Army has rejected as “false and misleading” a report alleging that soldiers had threatened mutiny over salaries and allowances, warning that such claims are capable of undermining public trust and national security.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, described the publication as deliberately sensational, stressing that it was not grounded in verified facts or official sources.
According to Anele, the report, which was attributed to an online platform, relied entirely on anonymous and unverifiable allegations circulated through unofficial channels and did not reflect the views, attitudes, or conduct of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
She emphasised that there had been no instance or indication of mutiny within the force, describing such an act as a serious offence under military law and completely at odds with the Army’s values of discipline and professionalism.
“At no time has there been any threat of mutiny within the Nigerian Army. 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,” she said.
Anele reaffirmed that personnel of the Nigerian Army remain loyal to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, adding that grievances within the military are addressed through established internal mechanisms rather than public platforms.
She further clarified that the report misrepresented military remuneration by focusing narrowly on promotion increments, which she said form only a fraction of what personnel earn.
“The report relied solemnly on anonymous, unverifiable claims circulated through non-official channels. Such narratives do not represent the views, conduct or disposition of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, who are trained to channel grievances through established military procedures rather than public platforms,” the statement said.
“For avoidance of doubt, it is important to clarify that promotion increments are only one component of military remuneration and should not be misrepresented as total earnings. Military pay comprises consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational allowances, field and hardship allowances, and other entitlements that vary by deployment, qualification, and responsibilities.”
The Army spokesperson added that, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria and relevant government agencies, the Nigerian Army continues to roll out structured welfare reforms aimed at improving the wellbeing of troops and their families.
She noted that these measures include periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, better medical care, and insurance packages, stressing that matters relating to salaries and allowances are continuously reviewed within approved government frameworks.
What you should know
The Nigerian Army has firmly denied claims that its personnel threatened mutiny over pay, describing the report as unverified and harmful.
Military authorities say such allegations are inconsistent with the discipline and professionalism of the force, while also clarifying that soldiers’ earnings go beyond promotion increments.
The Army maintains that welfare reforms and remuneration reviews are ongoing within government-approved structures.
