The Nigerian Army has warned its personnel against using social media, saying soldiers who violate the country’s social media regulations face punishment.
African Independent Television reported on Thursday that Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu, the Nigerian Army Provost Marshal, issued the warning during a training seminar for military police personnel.
Erebulu instructed officers and commanders to go back to their formations and remind the troops of the repercussions of abusing social media.
“Using social media is not appropriate for our soldiers. They face consequences when they violate the First Social Media Act. He emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and safeguarding the army’s reputation in the digital age. Erebulu urged military personnel to use these platforms responsibly and to focus on their duties, reinforcing the need for a professional approach in all aspects of their service.
The general also instructed staff that any civilian detained by soldiers must be turned over to the proper law enforcement agency within 24 hours following a preliminary investigation, reminding them of the constitutional restrictions on holding civilians in military facilities.
We are not allowed to hold civilians in our facility due to the constitution. This directive emphasizes the importance of upholding civil rights and ensuring that all detainees are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Proper protocols must be followed to maintain the integrity of both military and civilian justice systems. This directive emphasizes the importance of upholding civil rights and ensuring that all detainees are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Proper protocols must be followed to maintain the integrity of both military and civilian justice systems.
The general also instructed staff that any civilian detained by soldiers must be turned over to the proper law enforcement agency within 24 hours following a preliminary investigation, reminding them of the constitutional restrictions on holding civilians in military facilities.
We are not allowed to hold civilians in our facility due to the constitution. This directive emphasizes the importance of upholding civil rights and ensuring that all detainees are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Proper protocols must be followed to maintain the integrity of both military and civilian justice systems.
