The Nigerian Army has warned the public against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating senior military officers, particularly on Facebook.
In a statement posted Sunday on its official X account, the Army said fraudsters created fake accounts impersonating the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Raymond Utsaha, while using the photograph of the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi.
The Army said the accounts were created to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public through false representations and unauthorized online engagements.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that the said Facebook accounts are fake and were created with malicious intent to defraud individuals through false representations and unauthorized online engagements,” the statement said.
The Army advised the public to disregard any communication, friend requests, financial solicitations, or unofficial engagements from the accounts.
It reiterated that senior military officers do not conduct official transactions, award contracts, request financial assistance, or handle sensitive matters through personal social media platforms or unofficial online channels.
“The general public is urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious accounts or activities to the appropriate security agencies,” the statement added.
The Army also said it would continue to monitor and take necessary measures against individuals or groups involved in cyber impersonation and related fraudulent activities.
