Defence Minister Cautions Public Against Fake Housing, Investment Schemes

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA— The attention of the Office of the Honourable Minister of Defence has been drawn to the unscrupulous and unauthorised use of the name, official title, and pictures of the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) OFR, by fraudulent individuals and entities seeking to legitimise illegal schemes.

A statement signed by the SA Media Leah Katung-Babatunde- said “We are also aware that there is a housing schemes requiring public subscription and payments with the picture of the Honourable Minister in the WhatsApp group belonging to the promoters.

” We wish to state unequivocally and categorically that the Honourable Minister of Defence is NOT associated, affiliated, or involved in any way with any housing scheme, investment program, or financial venture soliciting funds or participation from the public. Any attempt to associate his name or image with such activities is a deliberate falsehood designed to deceive and defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

” The public is hereby strongly advised to exercise extreme caution and disregard any advertisements, promotional materials, online posts, or solicitations featuring the picture or name of the Honourable Minister in connection with any monetary scheme or housing program.

” WARNING TO PERPETRATORS:
The Office of the Honourable Minister of Defence views this unauthorised exploitation with gravity. The Office will not hesitate to initiate swift legal action and involve security agencies to arrest and prosecute any individuals, groups, or organisations caught using the Minister’s identity or image to take undue advantage of citizens for pecuniary gains.

” Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious solicitations or fraudulent schemes invoking the Minister’s name to the appropriate law enforcement authorities immediately.” the statement added.