The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a recent statement advised youths from the South-East region to refrain from participating in the ongoing recruitment drive by the Nigerian Army. According to IPOB’s media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, joining the Army at this time would be unwise, as the organization alleges a depletion in its ranks.
The warning comes as the Nigerian Army announced the opening of its portal for the 87 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and women in early May.
Stating its reasons, IPOB alleged, “The terrorists are seeking to create their own Islamic State in the North. These terrorists declared war on the Nigerian government and her soldiers and have successfully depleted the Nigerian Military’s manpower.
“Moreso, the low morale, tribalism, nepotism and poor salary in the Nigerian Army have forced a lot of soldiers to proceed on voluntary retirement.
“Some of the soldiers that applied for voluntary retirement and were refused by the Nigerian Army authorities absconded in what the military referred to as “Awol”. These factors have forced the Nigeria Army to advertise for recruitment almost twice or thrice in a year.”
“It is imperative to inform the Nigerian youths especially the Biafran youths to avoid being recruited by the Nigeria Army to be sent to be sacrificed for terrorism business of the cabals,” it added.
