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Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN)
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The immediate past governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde
Fashola (SAN) yesterday alerted that some unscrupulous persons are using his
photographs and ascribing fictitious statements to him on fake Facebook
accounts to defraud innocent people.
Fashola in a statement by
his special adviser on media, Mr. Hakeem Bello, said the alert became
necessary, for the umpteenth time, in view of the activities of scammers who
have been issuing out series of Facebook comments and information in his name
with the intention of duping unsuspecting members of the public.
Leadership report continues:
He added that the conmen
have, through Facebook, been urging unsuspecting people to apply for some
government facilities or utilities meant to benefit the public but to which
some agencies of government have been given the responsibility to manage.
One of such information
titled, “Disbursement of Subsidy Dividend (SURE-P)” purported to have been
issued by the former governor is informing “Citizens that Subsidy proceed is
available for Agro and commercial business,” and asking them to “Apply for soft
loan with no collateral, zero percent interest rate and flexible terms.”
Fashola advised members
of the public to always clarify with the appropriate agencies of government at
all levels before engaging in any dealings with people purportedly
working for them.
The statement urged
people to report to the law enforcement agencies so that those involved in the
nefarious act can be made to face the wrath of the law.
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