The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called the attention of Nigerians to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
The NDLEA raised the alert on Friday in a statement issued by it’s Spokesman, Femi Babafemi.
The Agency said the fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction.
“The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam.
“The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.
“No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals.
Mohamed Buba Marwa
“Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public processes managed by appointed, government-registered auctioneers.
“Any legitimate auction exercise is widely publicized in national dailies and through the Agency’s official channels, in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
“Members of the public are strongly urged to discountenance, ignore, and report any such private letters, text messages, or social media offers claiming to originate from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other NDLEA official.
“The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations.
“Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or via our official communication channels, ” the statement said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
