Army Warns Public Over Fake Accounts Impersonating Senior Officers
The Nigerian Army has issued a public warning over the activities of fraudsters operating fake social media accounts, particularly on Facebook, impersonating senior military officers in a bid to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
According to a disclaimer, the fraudulent accounts are impersonating the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Raymond Terungwa Utsaha, while also unlawfully using the photograph of the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, to create a false impression of authenticity.
The Army stated that the accounts were created with malicious intent to deceive individuals through false representations, unsolicited engagements, and financial solicitation.
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It categorically described the accounts as fake and urged members of the public to disregard any friend requests, messages, or financial demands originating from such platforms.
The Army further emphasized that senior military officers do not conduct official business, request financial assistance, award contracts, or engage in sensitive communications through personal social media accounts or unofficial online channels.
Members of the public were advised to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with suspicious profiles, while promptly reporting such accounts to relevant security authorities for action.
The Nigerian Army also reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring cyberspace and taking appropriate measures against individuals or groups involved in impersonation and related online fraud.
By PRNigeria
