Nigerian Army Alerts Public on Fake Social Media Accounts

The Nigerian Army has warned the public about fake social media accounts that impersonate senior military officials, particularly Major General Raymond Utsaha, the Deputy Chief of Standard Evaluation, and Major General Bamidel Alabi, the Chief of Police Plan. This warning was issued in a statement on Sunday via the Army's official X handle.

The fraudulent accounts were created with malicious intent to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public by falsely representing the Nigerian Army. The Army categorically stated that these accounts are unauthorized and urged the public to disregard any friend requests or financial solicitations from unofficial channels.

Furthermore, the Army reiterated that senior military officials do not conduct official transactions, award contracts, or request financial assistance through social media platforms. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious account activity to appropriate security agencies as the Army continues to monitor the situation and take necessary measures against individuals or groups involved in cyber impersonation and fraudulent activities.