Prosper Okoye
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports suggesting soldiers threatened mutiny over salaries and allowances, calling the claims “false and misleading.”
In a statement on Monday, Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, said the rumours, widely circulated online, were based on anonymous and unverifiable sources.
“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 and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” she told reporters.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe statement comes amid growing public scrutiny over troop welfare, with some social media reports suggesting dissatisfaction over pay increments and allowances.
Colonel Anele said such narratives misrepresent the views and conduct of officers and soldiers. “Military personnel are trained to channel grievances through established procedures, not public platforms,” she said.
Addressing concerns over pay, she clarified that promotion increments form only one component of military remuneration.
“Military pay comprises consolidated salaries, rank-based allowances, operational allowances, field and hardship allowances, and other entitlements that vary by deployment, qualification, and responsibilities,” she explained.
Colonel Anele also outlined ongoing reforms aimed at improving the welfare of troops and their families.
“The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Armed Forces and relevant government authorities, continues to implement structured welfare reforms, including periodic salary reviews, enhanced operational allowances, improved accommodation, medical care, and insurance packages,” she added.
Despite the denials, analysts say the circulation of mutiny rumours reflects wider public concern about the welfare of troops deployed in conflict zones.
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The army has called for responsible reporting, warning that false narratives can undermine public confidence and national security.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
