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EFCC Alarmed over Bawa’s Stolen Identity on Twitter

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised the alarm over the existence of fake Twitter Accounts supposedly belonging to the new executive chairman of the Commission, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa.

According to a statement signed by the Agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, three of the fake accounts created in the last few days are @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulrashidBaw1.

Uwujaren stated that the accounts have been attracting followers in droves, believing they were dealing with the EFCC boss.

He added, “At least, more than 500 unsuspecting Nigerians have been hoodwinked by the promoters of these fake platforms.

“The Commission wishes to state that these Twitter Accounts do not belong to Mr. Bawa, and should be disregarded.

“The EFCC equally wishes to remind members of the public that unauthorized use of the name and image of someone else is identity theft, a criminal offence.

“The Commission will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on any erring individual or group. The EFCC official Twitter handle remains, @officialefcc. 

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