Olayiwola Matthew
A man, Eze Ezenwa Bernard, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
In a statement on Saturday, the agency disclosed that the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”.
DSS stated that Bernard advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements.
“Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense,” the stated added.
The secret services assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.