EFCC Chairman raises alarm over Fake Facebook account

By OKOSUN DENNIS

As the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) boss is working assiduously to arrest corrupt leaders that have looted the treasury, so also criminal gangs are perfecting strategy to smear his name (Magu) by creating fake Facebook account to dupe people.

The Head, Media and Publicity,
Wilson Uwujaren said in Abuja on Monday in a statement alerting the general public about the activities of some unscrupulous elements who have opened fake facebook accounts in the name of the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Mustafa Magu.

Given the two accounts as:  https://www.facebook.com/ibrahimmustafa.magu and https://www.facebook.com/magu.ibrahim.77 said it has become platform for various unwholesome activities including solicitation for gratification and influence peddling using the name of the EFCC boss.

He warned the public not to respond to any request for friendship and other demands in the name of Magu as the accounts do not belong to him.

Uwujaren equally warned members of the public to be mindful of telephone calls by persons claiming to be acting on behalf of the Acting Chairman and soliciting for gratification noting that such calls/persons should be reported to the EFCC or the nearest police station.

In his words, “The Commission has consistently maintained that it does not solicit money or gratification of any sort to carry out its statutory duties.

“The general public is by this release, enjoined to be vigilant and help in unmasking these unscrupulous elements who are bent him soiling the reputation of Magu and the EFCC.

“For the benefit of the public, the Commission’s official facebook account is https://www.facebook.com/officialefcc. The Commission can also be reached on any of the following hotlines: 234-9-9044751 or 234-9-9044752 or by email to [email protected].” he stated.