The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has warned against the activities of some unscrupulous and fraudulent individuals masquerading as NAF recruitment agents.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian ,Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, these agents fraudulently extorted money from unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of recruiting them into the NAF.
He said they also went the extra length to perpetrate their nefarious activities by setting up fake websites, Facebook accounts and WhatsApp groups to lure unsuspecting applicants.
Gabkwet said some of the existing fake platforms set up to swindle these applicants included but not limited to the following: “Nigeria Gallant Airforce” (WhatsApp/Facebook accounts), “Nigerian Air Force 2021/2022 recruitment” with account name, ‘Ntugba God’s Time,'(Facebook account) and account details: Ecobank, 396001097.
He said it was however saddening to note that in spite of a series of repeated warnings and spirited efforts by the NAF over the years, to enlighten the public about the nefarious activities of these fraudsters, some people still allowed themselves to be swindled by these crooked individuals on a yearly basis.
Gabkwet again warned the public against this unwholesome patronage.
He reiterated that recruitment and selection process into the NAF were absolutely FREE without any form of gratification or payment into any bank accounts.
Gabkwet said the NAF did not engage any agents for recruitment and therefore, anyone who claimed to be operating in such capacity on behalf of the NAF was a fraudster and should be reported to the nearest NAF Unit, the Nigeria Police Force or any other security agencies.
