The Nigerian Defence Academy,(NDA), on Thursday issued a strong public warning over the activities of fraudsters impersonating its Commandant, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye, across multiple social media platforms.
In a disclaimer released signed by Reuben Kovangiya Major, Academy Public Relations Officer posted via its official X account today, , the NDA said its attention had been drawn to fake accounts operating on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), where scammers are allegedly posing as the Commandant and fraudulently offering contracts to unsuspecting members of the public.
According to the Academy, the accounts were deliberately created as part of schemes aimed at deceiving and defrauding individuals of their hard-earned money and resources.
The NDA urged members of the public to ignore and avoid all forms of engagement with the fraudulent accounts, warning that anyone who interacts with such entities does so entirely at their own risk.
“The Academy will not be held liable for any loss resulting from dealings with these fraudulent accounts,” the statement emphasized.
The institution further clarified that it communicates officially with the public only through its verified channels, including its official website, nda.edu.ng, recognized social media handles, and reputable national newspapers.
The verified official platforms listed by the NDA include:
- Facebook: Nigerian Defence Academy
- X (Twitter): @NDefenceacademy
- TikTok: @ndefeneceacademy
- Instagram: @nigeriandefenceacademy
The Academy also stressed that the Commandant does not conduct official communication or engagements through personal social media accounts or unofficial online platforms.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
This warning comes amid growing concerns over the increasing use of fake online identities by fraudsters targeting unsuspecting Nigerians.
