The Taraba state authorities has issued a renewed public warning over the actions of an alleged fraudster going about impersonating a authorities official to extort cash from unsuspecting members of the general public.
In a public disclaimer launched weekend on behalf of the state authorities, the authorities cautioned residents in opposition to a person parading himself as “Yeriman Kente,” who in accordance with the assertion, falsely claims to be a Particular Adviser on Political Issues to the primary citizen of the state, Dr. Agbu Kefas.
“The impostor has been fraudulently soliciting cash from members of the general public underneath the pretense of facilitating appointments into the Taraba State Civil Service, significantly the place of Everlasting Secretary,” the assertion learn.
The federal government categorically denied any affiliation with the person, stressing that he’s not identified, acknowledged, or approved by the governor or any workplace of the Taraba State Authorities.
It additional clarified that appointments into the civil service usually are not obtained by way of cost of cash, affect, or intermediaries.
The assertion additionally disclosed that the suspect allegedly operates with the cellphone numbers 08134543621 and 08086776306, and runs OPay accounts with account numbers 8134543621 and 7057225275, underneath the title Yerima Haruna.
Regardless of a number of earlier warnings issued to the general public, the federal government, as made identified within the launch, famous that the person has continued his actions unabated.
Members of the general public had been suggested to ignore, keep away from, and instantly report any contact or transaction involving the suspect, the listed cellphone numbers, or financial institution accounts to related safety businesses.
The disclaimer which was signed by the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Political Issues and Particular Duties,
Josiah Sabo Kente, emphasised that nobody has been approved to make use of his title, workplace, or place to solicit funds or defraud the general public.
