The Nigerian Army has strongly warned its personnel against the use and abuse of social media, declaring that soldiers who violate military regulations online will face disciplinary action.
The warning was delivered by the Nigerian Army Provost Marshal, Mathias Erebulu, during a training seminar for Military Police personnel.
Addressing officers at the seminar, the senior military officer directed commanders across various formations to intensify awareness on the dangers and consequences of social media misuse among troops.
“Our soldiers have no business being on social media. When they go against the First Social Media Act, they are punished.
“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 said.
The seminar, which focused on operational discipline and professionalism among Military Police personnel, was broadcast on AIT’s morning programme, Kakaaki.
Erebulu also reminded officers about the constitutional limits guiding the detention of civilians in military facilities, warning that soldiers must not unlawfully hold civilians beyond the stipulated period.
“By virtue of the constitution, we are not supposed to have civilians detained in our facility.
“So, they are reminded that once a civilian is arrested, after doing the due diligence of investigating, within 24 hours, you must hand over that civilian to the agency that’s in charge,” Erebulu said.
