EFCC debunks viral ‘Secret Recruitment’ rumour, urges Nigerians to ignore false claim

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed as false a viral social media post alleging that the anti-graft agency is conducting a secret recruitment exercise.

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The commission issued the clarification on Monday through its verified X account, warning Nigerians not to be misled by the circulating claim.

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In the post, the EFCC shared a graphic prominently marked “FAKE NEWS” with the inscription “THIS IS FALSE NEWS. BEWARE!”, indicating that the recruitment report has no connection with the agency.

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The misleading post claimed that the EFCC had quietly commenced recruitment and suggested that successful applicants would begin training next month. It also encouraged users to send anonymous messages to obtain further information.

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Reacting to the claim, the commission categorically disowned the report and advised members of the public to disregard it entirely.

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The EFCC noted that the rumour is similar to previous false recruitment announcements circulated online by fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting job seekers.

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The agency reiterated that all its recruitment exercises are conducted transparently and are publicly announced through its official communication channels. It stressed that it does not carry out recruitment secretly or through unofficial intermediaries.

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The commission further urged Nigerians to verify any information relating to employment opportunities or other EFCC activities through its verified platforms before taking any action, warning that reliance on unverified social media posts could expose individuals to fraud.

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