‘Beware Of Fraudulent Vehicle Auction Schemes, Police Impersonators’, Nigerian Police Tells Nigerians

Public Advisory: “Beware of fraudulent vehicle auction schemes, Police impersonators”, the Nigerian Police warns.

Made it clear that the “IGP as an individual doesn’t approve or sell property, especially cars, on public auctions”.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has adviced the public to be aware of the recent surge in deceptive vehicle auction scams and the impersonation of senior Police Officers to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians.

A statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, noted that the IGP as an individual doesn’t approve or sell property, especially cars, on public auctions.

The statement read in part :

“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to issue a vital advisory to safeguard the public against the recent surge in deceptive vehicle auction scams and impersonating senior officers to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians.”

“Citizens have reported incidents where individuals, falsely posing as representatives of the police authority, have sought financial contributions under the guise of imminent vehicle auctions and favours, including contracts from the NPF.”

“We wish to emphasize that the NPF adheres strictly to a standardized protocol for conducting legitimate vehicle auctions, contracts, and legitimate deals, in line with the provisions of extant laws.”

“Specifically, let it be clear that the IGP as an individual doesn’t approve or sell property, especially cars, on public auctions. Every auction must follow due process as enshrined in the Nigeria Police Act, 2020.”

“It, therefore, is imperative for all residents to exercise caution and refrain from parting with their funds in response to such unauthorized solicitations.”

“We urge everyone to independently verify any information related to police activities, particularly vehicle auctions, through official communication channels.”

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