The Taraba State government has advised the public to be alert to the activities of an alleged fraudster, impersonating a government official to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public.
In a public disclaimer released at the weekend, the government cautioned residents against an individual identified as Yeriman Kente, who is alleged to be presenting himself as a special adviser on political matters to the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas.
The statement disclosed that the impostor has been fraudulently soliciting money from members of the public under the pretense of facilitating appointments into the Taraba State Civil Service, particularly the position of permanent secretary.
The government categorically denied any association with the individual, stressing that he is neither known nor authorized by the governor or any office of the state government.
It further clarified that appointments into the state civil service are not obtained through payment of money, influence, or intermediaries.
In the disclaimer, the state government said the suspect allegedly operates using the phone numbers 08134543621 and 08086776306, and runs OPay accounts with numbers 8134543621 and 7057225275, registered in the name Yerima Haruna.
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Despite several warnings issued to the public, the government noted that the individual has continued his alleged fraudulent activities unabated.
Residents were therefore advised to disregard, avoid, and immediately report any contact or transaction involving the suspect, the listed phone numbers, or bank accounts to relevant security agencies.
The statement was signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters and Special Duties, Josiah Sabo Kente, who emphasized that no one has been authorized to use his name, office, or position to solicit funds or defraud members of the public.
