The Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning to its personnel against using social media platforms, stating that soldiers have “no business” being on them.The directive was given by the Nigerian Army Provost Marshal, Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu, during a training seminar for Military Police personnel.
Erebulu stressed that soldiers who violate the Armed Forces’ social media regulations will face punishment. He directed commanders and officers commanding to return to their units and intensify awareness on the dangers and consequences of social media abuse among troops.
“Our soldiers have no business being on social media. When they go against the First Social Media Act, they are punished,” the general said.
“So, it behoves the commanders and officers commanding to go back to their various formations and reiterate the consequences of the abuse of social media,” he added.The Provost Marshal also used the occasion to remind military personnel of constitutional provisions regarding the detention of civilians.
He directed that any civilian arrested by soldiers must be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours after preliminary investigation.“By virtue of the constitution, we are not supposed to have civilians detained in our facility,” Erebulu stated.
The seminar, focused on operational discipline among Military Police personnel, was broadcast on African Independent Television’s (AIT) flagship morning programme, Kakaaki.
This latest warning reflects the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to maintain discipline and operational security among its ranks in the age of digital media.
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