The University of Ilorin administration has issued a warning to the public regarding the recent activities of fraudsters who are employing fake social media accounts to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians.
According to the university, these accounts have been created under the name of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN).
The university expressed concern over this matter in an official statement, which was signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs Department, Mr. Kunle Akogun, and provided to the media in Ilorin.
It hinted that the scammers sole aim “is to con the public into parting with their hard-earned money.
“These rogues use the fake social media platforms, like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook and Messanger to make all sorts of demands from members of the public in the name of the vice chancellor.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Prof. Egbewole does not operate on any of those social media platforms.
“Members of the public should, therefore, be wary of the antics of these unscrupulous elements and be adequately guided not to fall for their pranks,” the statement warned.
