Minister of Solid Minerals,Dr Dele Alake, has disowned a scam number being used by a scammer to call people especially those on Whatsapp.
In fact,Newdawnngr.com gathered he used it to call a retired Army General yesterday.
This is contained in a statement by his Media aide,Segun Tomori.
Full statement below:
The attention of the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has been drawn to a phone number being used by a scammer, purporting to be the minister on the popular social media platform, WhatsApp.
The fraudster operating with the contact number +234 707 743 7582, bearing the image of Dr. Alake, is not associated with the minister, his aides, or anyone in the minister’s office.
This is the handiwork of an impostor. The Minister urges the public to disregard any correspondence or communication supposedly from him through the said contact number.
This serves as a disclaimer while we work with the security agencies to identify the culprit and bring upon him the full weight of the law.
*Segun Tomori*
Special Assistant on Media
to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development.
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