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Army warns criminal elements
23 May 2017 at 14:11hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has vowed to hunt down and prosecute 'criminal elements masquerading as recruitment agents'.
Social media is awash with messages that the army is embarking on a massive recruitment drive countrywide in May and June.
However, according to ZNA Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Alphios Makotore, such messages are false.
"The false notifications are directing all potential recruits to report to the nearest military institutions in Midlands, Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Matabeleland North provinces.
"The criminal elements masquerading as recruitment agents are not representing the ZNA or any of its members in any way," he said.
He added "Once again, the ZNA would like to reiterate and advise the public that it does not recruit through agents and social media.
"The origins of these fake messages are being investigated and the criminal elements once apprehended will be prosecuted.
"All ZNA recruitment programmes are advertised in the mainstream print and electronic media. Prospective applicants then respond through written applications, after which selections are carried out at designated military camps throughout the country' provinces".
Social media is awash with messages that the army is embarking on a massive recruitment drive countrywide in May and June.
However, according to ZNA Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Alphios Makotore, such messages are false.
"The false notifications are directing all potential recruits to report to the nearest military institutions in Midlands, Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Matabeleland North provinces.
He added "Once again, the ZNA would like to reiterate and advise the public that it does not recruit through agents and social media.
"The origins of these fake messages are being investigated and the criminal elements once apprehended will be prosecuted.
"All ZNA recruitment programmes are advertised in the mainstream print and electronic media. Prospective applicants then respond through written applications, after which selections are carried out at designated military camps throughout the country' provinces".
Source - Byo24News
