Nigerian Army Alerts Public on Fraudulent Impersonation Scams

The Nigerian Army has raised concerns regarding fraudsters who are using the names and photographs of senior military officials to scam unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, the Army warned the public against engaging with fake Facebook accounts created in the names of top military officers.

These fraudulent accounts are designed to mislead the public and create the impression that they belong to senior officials of the Nigerian Army. The Army specifically mentioned the impersonation of Major General Raymond Utsaha, the Deputy Chief of Standard Evaluation, and Major General Bamidel Alabi, the Chief of Police Plan.

The military authorities urged Nigerians to ignore messages, friend requests, and financial demands from these fake accounts, clarifying that senior officers do not conduct official transactions or discussions through unofficial online channels. The Army called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious online activities to security agencies for proper investigation.