Defence Ministry Raises The Alarm Over Unauthorized, Fraudulent Use Of Name Image Of Minister Of Defence By Alleged Promoters Of Housing Schemes
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has raised the alarm over nauthorized use of the name, and image of the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) by alleged promoters of a housing schemes, requiring public subscription.
The Ministry raised the alarm in a statement signed by
Leah Katung-Babatunde
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence.
The statement was titled ‘Disclaimer: Unauthorized Use of the Name and Image of the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR, for fraudulent Schemes.’
The statement reads; “the attention of the Office of the Honourable Minister of Defence has been drawn to the unscrupulous and unauthorized 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.
“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 programme, 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.
MOD therefore warned that perpetrators of the dastardly acts to retrace their steps or face the full wrath of the law.
“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 concluded.
