The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has cautioned soldiers against the abuse of social media, warning that the Army authorities would not take it lightly with any personnel who take to social media to denigrate constituted authorities.
The Army boss, who gave the warning Wednesday while addressing soldiers during a familiarisation tour at 14 Brigade Ohafia, Abia State, tasked soldiers with showing loyalty and respect for the core values of the Nigeria Army.
Condemning the recent uncomplimentary remarks by a ‘one-way driver’ soldier against the Governor of Lagos State, the COA threatened severe sanctions against any soldier abusing the use of social media.
He said, “Social media is good, but you must use it responsibly. We will not go to social media and start abusing constituted authorities like the young soldier did against the Lagos State Governor.
“What you cannot do to your dad or elders at home, don’t do to others. The Army is a disciplined organisation, and we can’t tolerate that. If we see it, we will descend heavily on you.
“You must conform to the rules and regulations that guide us. We have our core values, and we expect every soldier to abide by them.”
He assured the soldiers of enhanced welfare, adding that the Federal Government has approved payment of the backlog of the Group Assurance package for the families of their departed colleagues.
The COAS further said that the Army authorities, in collaboration with the Abia State Government, had initiated action to address some of the identified challenges in the barracks, including water and power supplies.
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