The One Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, says the call for monetary donations in support of Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) 25th year anniversary is fraudulent.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations of the Division, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna.
The statement said the attention of the Army Division has been drawn to the fraudulent activities of some dubious and criminally-minded persons in its Area of Responsibility, circulating messages, banners and fliers on social media seeking financial assistance for the less-privileged and 10-km walk purportedly to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of NAOWA.
“This is basically the activities of a fraudulent syndicate with the intention of scamming unsuspecting citizens of their hard-earned resources and other valuables,” Yahaya said, and advised the general public to disregard such calls as they did not emanate from NAOWA or any of its Chapters.
“Additionally, the general public is kindly requested to report such criminal elements and their activities to the Nigerian Army and other relevant security agencies for arrest and possible prosecution,” he said. (NAN)
