NDLEA Warns Against Fake Auction Scams in Nigeria

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public about fraudsters impersonating its officials, specifically using the name of Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fake auction offers for forfeited vehicles. In a statement released on Friday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency disclosed that these criminal elements are attempting to lure victims with offers to purchase allegedly forfeited vehicles at discounted prices.

The NDLEA emphasized that these offers are deliberate scams aimed at defrauding individuals of their money. The agency clarified that it does not authorize any private sales or allocations of forfeited vehicles, which are instead disposed of through a public auction process that is conducted with government approval.

Legitimate auction exercises are always publicly announced through national newspapers and the NDLEA's official communication channels. The agency urged the public to disregard any private letters, text messages, or social media posts claiming to originate from its officials regarding vehicle sales and to report any such offers to the nearest NDLEA command.