Army cautions public about fake accounts impersonating top officers
The Nigerian Army has alerted the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its senior officers. According to a statement on its official X handle, scammers have created fake profiles using the names and photos of high-ranking officials. The Army emphasized that these accounts aim to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals. It urged the public to be vigilant and avoid engaging with such accounts.
What we know
- The Nigerian Army warned about fake social media accounts impersonating senior officers, especially on Facebook.
- Fraudsters have used the name of Major General Raymond Utsaha and the photograph of Major General Bamidele Alabi to create these accounts.
- The Army stated that these accounts are intended to deceive and defraud people through false representations and unauthorized online interactions.
- The public is advised to ignore any communication, financial requests, or unofficial engagements from these accounts.
- The Army reiterated that senior officers do not conduct official business or request financial assistance via personal social media or unofficial online channels.
