The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday warned against the use of social media accounts by unscrupulous individuals to spread false information about its officials.

The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, issued the warning in Abuja following the discovery of a fake Facebook account in the name of Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed.

 Mr Ebienfa said, “This fraudulent account is being used to spread false information, promise contracts, solicit help, and offer enticing rewards to unsuspecting members of the public.

He said, “The ministry firmly disassociates itself from this impersonation and urges the public to disregard any messages from the fake account, which is not an official channel. It is important to clarify that the permanent secretary does not operate or own any social media account.”

He advised the public not to engage with individuals or groups behind such fraudulent schemes, noting they were deceptive and harmful.

 According to him, the ministry is working closely with security agencies and Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to investigate and shut down the fake account.

Mr Ebienfa reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and protecting citizens from fraudulent activities across all platforms.

(NAN)