The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a surge in fraudulent recruitment messages currently making rounds on social media and other online platforms.
The NAF categorically denied launching any recruitment process for the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) or the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC), urging Nigerians to disregard such claims.
In an official statement released on Thursday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, described the circulating messages as entirely false and misleading. He emphasized that the NAF has not commenced any form of enlistment exercise and disassociated itself from any unauthorized recruitment advertisements.
“The attention of the Nigerian Air Force has been drawn to fake online messages falsely stating that recruitment into the BMTC and DSSC has begun. We wish to make it clear that there is no such recruitment exercise currently underway,” the statement read.
The Air Force cautioned the public to be vigilant and avoid being duped by fraudsters exploiting the aspirations of young Nigerians who seek to serve in the military.
Reiterating its stance on transparency, the NAF stressed that all official recruitment exercises are conducted free of charge and follow a strictly merit-based and transparent process. The service made it clear that no third parties or agents are authorized to act on its behalf in any recruitment effort.
“We want to remind all citizens that genuine recruitment announcements will only be made through official channels such as national newspapers, the Nigerian Air Force’s official website (www.airforce.mil.ng), and its verified social media handles,” the statement continued.
The NAF urged Nigerians, especially young people actively seeking employment, to verify any recruitment information directly from its official sources and to report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and national service, noting that it remains focused on professionalism and protecting the territorial integrity of the country.
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