Nigeria’s internal security outfit, the Department of State Services, has rounded up two former staffers caught red-handed pretending to be current members of the group to cheat ordinary citizens out of their cash.
The pair, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, lost their jobs earlier for breaking the rules but kept acting like they still held positions in the outfit. They used this trick to pull off scams, leaving folks who trusted them out of pocket and wary.
The security body made the grab known in a public notice released on Wednesday. It came after earlier heads-ups about the men’s shady dealings, with one alert going out on 8 October about Donald’s cons and another on 13 October flagging Godwin’s schemes.
In the latest word from the outfit, spokespeople confirmed that the men had been nabbed and would soon stand trial under the proper legal steps. This quick move followed tips and checks that pinned them down after they ignored warnings to stop their games.
The security team pointed out that both had been booted out for bad conduct long before these tricks started, but they carried on waving the outfit’s name around to fool people. To stop more headaches like this, the group plans to put out a full list of other ex-staffers who got the sack in the past, so the public knows who to watch out for.
Those in charge stressed that this step is all about keeping everyday Nigerians safe from crooks hiding behind fake badges and titles. They begged folks to double-check any dealings with people claiming to speak for the security outfit by going straight to trusted lines like official websites or hotlines. If something smells off, they urged quick reports to help shut down these threats before they spread.
The outfit wrapped up by vowing to stay on high alert against anyone trying to drag its good name through the mud for personal gain. With these arrests, they hope to rebuild faith and make sure no one else falls prey to smooth-talking fakes dressed up as helpers.
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