The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned the public against engaging with a dismissed officer, Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who is reportedly using the agency’s name to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
In a statement on Monday, the DSS said Godwin, who was terminated from the service, continues to present himself as an active officer while carrying out fraudulent activities.
“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.
The agency urged Nigerians to avoid any dealings with Godwin or anyone claiming association with him. It also advised that all legitimate inquiries, requests, or complaints should be directed to the DSS through its official channels, including the phone number 09088373515 and its designated email address.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the DSS warned that anyone caught impersonating its officers or attempting to damage the agency’s reputation would face the full force of the law.
