The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that it is recruiting Islamic fundamentalists and jihadists.
The rebuttal came in response to a viral video that falsely depicted an officer encouraging young Muslim men to join the military to protect and propagate Islam.
In a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the viral video was aimed at causing a religious crisis in the country.
Onyema stated that the Army is a professional institution that does not consider ethnicity or religion, adding that it would remain undaunted in upholding these principles.
