The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned the public against engaging with a dismissed officer, identified as Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who has allegedly been using the agency’s name to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
According to a statement from the agency late Sunday, the former staff member has been involved in fraudulent activities, misrepresenting himself as a serving officer of the DSS to extort money from members of the public.
The Service clarified that Godwin no longer works with the organisation and urged citizens to avoid any form of dealings with him.
The DSS also advised individuals seeking information or assistance to contact the agency directly through its official phone line or email address to prevent falling victim to impersonation or fraud.
The statement reads, ‘DISCLAIMER VICTOR ONYEDIKACHI GODWIN
‘The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
‘Members of the public are therefore advised to desist from any dealings with him. For requests, enquiries or complaints the Service can be reached on 09088373515 or via email: dsspr@dss.gov.ng.’