NDLEA warns public against fake auction offers using officials’ names

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria is alerting the public to a scam involving individuals impersonating agency officials to defraud people through fake auction offers for forfeited vehicles. The fraudsters are reportedly using the names of high-ranking NDLEA officials, notably the agency's Secretary, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fraudulent letters and messages.

According to the NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, these offers are a deliberate scam designed to trick individuals into parting with their money. The agency has categorically stated that no NDLEA official is authorized to privately sell or allocate forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets. Such offers are described as a malicious gimmick intended solely to swindle people.

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The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.

The NDLEA clarified that all forfeited vehicles and assets are disposed of strictly through public auction processes. These auctions are conducted by government-approved auctioneers in compliance with legal and public procurement guidelines. Legitimate auction exercises are always widely advertised in national newspapers and through the agency's official communication channels.

Members of the public are strongly urged to disregard any communications, whether letters, text messages, or social media posts, that claim to offer forfeited vehicles through Barrister Haruna or any other NDLEA official. The agency is committed to transparency and integrity in its operations and encourages anyone approached with such fraudulent offers to report them immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or through official channels.

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The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations. Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or through our official communication channels.