FG warns Nigerians against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, expressing concern over a growing trend of citizens being deceived into participating in wars abroad under false pretences.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was alarmed by recent reports indicating that some Nigerians were lured with promises of lucrative jobs, educational opportunities and migration incentives, only to end up in combat zones.

The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the government was deeply worried about the safety of citizens recruited through deceptive means.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses grave concern over the rising and alarming cases of Nigerian citizens being illegally recruited to participate in foreign armed conflicts,” the statement read.

According to the ministry, media investigations and security reports suggest that several Nigerians were allegedly recruited under false pretences and later coerced into signing military service contracts.

“Recent media investigations and security reports indicate that Nigerian nationals were allegedly recruited under false pretences, including promises of lucrative employment, security jobs, educational opportunities, or migration incentives,” the statement said