The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has disowned a fake Facebook account bearing the name of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sani Usman Kunya. The university’s management issued a press release distancing itself from the account, which was created with the intention of scamming innocent individuals.
According to the release, the fake account was brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor by a good Samaritan, who noticed a suspicious transaction. The account was attempting to lure individuals into surrendering money in exchange for a supposed contract award.
The university emphasized that the Vice-Chancellor does not have a Facebook account and has not authorized anyone to manage a social media account on his behalf. The management warned stakeholders and the general public to be cautious of such scams and not to engage in any financial transactions with the fake account.
Key Points:
- Fake Facebook account created in name of ATBU Vice-Chancellor
- Account intended to scam innocent individuals
- University management disowns account and warns public
- Vice-Chancellor does not have a Facebook account
Context:
This incident highlights the growing concern of social media scams and impersonation. It is essential for individuals and organizations to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of social media accounts before engaging in any transactions or sharing personal information.
