[IT_EPOLL id=”1″][/IT_EPOLL]The Federal Government has expressed concern over the rising cases of citizens being illegally recruited to participate in foreign armed conflicts,
‎It warned that such activities posed grave danger to lives and violated both national and international laws.
‎This was made known in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, during the weekend
‎He stated that recent media probes and security reports revealed that several citizens were allegedly recruited under false pretences, including promises of lucrative employment, security jobs, educational opportunities, or migration incentives.
‎Many of the victims were reportedly deployed to active combat zones after being misled or coerced into signing military service contracts.
‎The Federal government expressly warned citizens against accepting any offer that involved participation in foreign armed conflicts,
‎The Ministry further emphasized that individuals who engaged in such activities outside approved governmental frameworks did so at their own risk.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.