The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said abuse of social media, arms and drugs trafficking by the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces will not be tolerated.

Mr Musa read the riot act during the passing out parade for the 87 regular recruits intake and Depot NA Centenary Celebration on Saturday in Zaria.

The CDS, who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the parade, said indiscipline would never be tolerated by the armed forces.

He noted that recently there were issues of personnel found trafficking arms, drugs and weapons across the nation, warning that “this must end. The abuse of social media would also not be tolerated. We don’t want military operations to be broadcast on social media platforms by members of the armed forces. “We don’t want to expose our operations and personnel to social media because hackers and individuals that don’t mean well will take advantage of us.”

Mr Musa said that the armed forces had regulated the use of social media platforms by members, advising every member should abide by the regulation.  

He added that the 5867 passed out recruits would be added to the fight against insecurity bedevilling many parts of the country.

 The CDS urged the new soldiers to use the training acquired once exposed to the field, respect constituted authorities and human rights of every individual.

 Mr Musa, who said that the fight against insecurity cannot be done by the government alone, sought the support of Nigerians and other security agencies to enable them succeed.

 He said, “If you see anything, don’t hesitate to report and action would be taken immediately.’’

 The CDS, who was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and other top brass in the armed forces, restated commitment to strengthening the depot.

Mr Musa said that the depot, since its establishment in 1924, continued to produce professional soldiers for the country.

He said, “We are very proud of this noble institution.”

(NAN)