NDLEA WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FAKE OFFERS OF CHEAP FORFEITED VEHICLES
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned Nigerians to disregard fraudulent offers claiming to advertise forfeited vehicles for sale at giveaway prices, describing the scheme as a scam orchestrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
According to Babafemi, the fraudsters have been circulating fake letters and messages using the names of top officials of the agency, particularly the NDLEA Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into believing that forfeited vehicles are being privately offered for sale.
He described the offers as a calculated attempt to defraud Nigerians of their hard-earned money.
“The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam,” Babafemi said.
“The agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.”
The NDLEA spokesman stressed that no official of the agency has the authority to privately allocate, offer or sell forfeited vehicles or any other assets seized in the course of its operations.
He explained that all assets forfeited as proceeds of drug-related crimes are disposed of only through transparent public auction processes conducted by duly appointed and government-approved auctioneers.
Babafemi added that whenever the agency intends to auction forfeited assets, the exercise is publicly advertised in national newspapers and announced through the NDLEA’s official communication channels in accordance with existing legal provisions and public procurement guidelines.
He urged members of the public to ignore any letters, text messages or social media posts claiming to originate from Haruna or any other NDLEA official offering forfeited vehicles or other seized assets for sale.
Reaffirming the agency’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Babafemi advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to the activities of fraudsters.
He also urged anyone approached with such fraudulent offers to report the matter immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or through the agency’s official communication channels.
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