The Nigerian Army has cautioned its personnel against the use of social media, stressing that any soldier who violates the country’s social media regulations will face disciplinary action.
This warning was issued by the Nigerian Army Provost Marshal, Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu, during a training seminar for Military Police personnel, as reported by African Independent Television (AIT) on Thursday.
Erebulu urged commanders and officers in charge to return to their units and reinforce strict compliance, as well as remind troops of the consequences of misusing social media.
“Our soldiers have no business being on social media. When they go against the First Social Media Act, they are p¥nished.
“So, it behoves the commanders and officers commanding to go back to their various formations and reiterate the consequences of the ab¥se of social media,” he said.
He also reminded personnel about constitutional guidelines regarding civilians, stating that military detention facilities must not be used for holding civilians beyond the required process.
“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 added.
