- The Nigerian Army has issued a high-alert security warning regarding fake social media accounts, primarily on Facebook, designed to impersonate senior military commanders and orchestrate financial scams.
- Cybercriminals have constructed fraudulent profiles blending the identity of the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Major General Raymond Utsaha, with the official photographs of the Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General Bamidele Alabi.
- The Army Headquarters strictly reminded the public that high-ranking military personnel do not negotiate state contracts, solicit financial assistance, or handle official security matters via personal digital channels.
The Nigerian Army has warned members of the public against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating senior military officers on online platforms, particularly Facebook.
Disclosed via an official administrative brief released through its digital security handle on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Eko Hot Blog reports that the military command revealed that organized identity-theft syndicates are intentionally misrepresenting top brass figures.
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The army categorically stated that the flagged networks were established with malicious intent to exploit civilians, using unauthorized digital engagements and falsified credentials to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
The operational details of the scam show an intricate manipulation of the military’s administrative profile to build false credibility. Investigations carried out by the army’s cyber intelligence unit uncovered active digital accounts using the name and official title of the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Raymond Utsaha.
To further deceive viewers, the fraudsters attached the official staff photographs of the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, creating a hybrid persona that bypasses basic visual verification checks by regular internet users.
The Army Headquarters advised all citizens to immediately block and disregard any incoming correspondence, interactive friend requests, business proposals, or private financial solicitations originating from these channels.
The statement reiterated that senior military executives strictly utilize verified, institutional communication channels managed by the Directorate of Army Public Relations for any public engagements.
Members of the public were strongly urged to exercise extreme caution online and report any suspicious accounts or unusual financial overtures bearing military identifiers to standard law enforcement agencies.
The military command added that its technical divisions are working closely with sister security agencies and digital service providers to trace the creators behind the cyber impersonations.
Legal actions and standard digital takedown orders are being actively executed to neutralize the fraudulent profiles and protect the integrity of the defense leadership.
The ongoing crackdown highlights a broader national effort to push back against advanced fee fraud and social engineering schemes that exploit the names and public standing of state institutional leaders for financial gain.
