Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of undermining national security.

The denial followed a report by Sahara Reporters, which cited a letter allegedly written by some soldiers and addressed to President Tinubu.

The platform, on Sunday, reported that the officers lamented the disparity in salaries of newly promoted officers.

It said the soldiers urged Mr Tinubu to intervene to avoid a mutiny against senior officers.

In a statement on Monday, army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said there had been no threat of mutiny at any time, stressing that mutiny is a grave offence under military la...