Army warns public against impostors claiming to be Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff
The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over the increasing activities of fraudsters impersonating the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, on social media.
In a statement released by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the public was warned to be vigilant against these impostors.
According to the statement, the fraudsters use the official portrait of the COAS as profile pictures on social media and engage unsuspecting individuals in online or virtual meetings through platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp, and Facebook. During these meetings, they request participants to share specific numbers displayed on their screens, which are then used to defraud them.
The Nigerian Army has identified the following phone numbers frequently used by the fraudsters:
09033949238
09075323836
09074272745
08169257155
08064561495
08054138812
09161521558
09026515718
09020898622
08131333263
09077188584
08084529752
08147409236
09136497898
09024627712
07010119398
09138997224
09061549129
08163593764
07035272009
09018150412
08093524443
08088120581
Public Advisory
The Nigerian Army urged the public to:
Avoid engaging in online meetings organized by individuals using the COAS’s official portrait as a display picture.
Report such fraudulent activities or suspicious phone numbers by calling the Nigerian Army toll-free call center at 193.
Adhere to Established Communication Protocols: Communication with the Nigerian Army should follow recognized official procedures.
The Army emphasized the importance of vigilance to protect against these scammers.
