Nigerian Army Cautions Public Over Fake Social Media Profiles of Top Officers

The Nigerian Army has issued a warning to the general public regarding the emergence of fake social media accounts that impersonate senior military officers. These fraudulent accounts, which are found on platforms like Facebook, are designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public by using the names and photographs of high-ranking officers. For instance, some individuals have created fake Facebook accounts using the name of Major General Raymond Utsaha, who is the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), and displaying the photograph of Major General Bamidele Alabi, the Chief of Policy and Plans. The Army, in a statement released on its official X handle on Sunday, emphasized that these fake accounts are used to scam people through false representations and unauthorized online interactions. The military has cautioned the public against engaging with these fake accounts, especially when they make financial demands or send friend requests. It is important to note that senior military officers do not use their personal social media accounts to conduct official business, request money, award contracts, or handle sensitive matters. The Army has urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious online activities or fake accounts to the relevant security agencies. The military has also assured the public that it is working tirelessly to track down the individuals involved in these cyber impersonation and fraudulent activities linked to the fake profiles.