By JKNewsMedia
FRAUDULENT OFFERS claiming to sell forfeited vehicles in the name of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been identified as a scam targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the agency said criminal elements and scammers are using the names of senior NDLEA officials, particularly its Secretary, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fake private letters and messages offering forfeited vehicles at cheap prices through purported auctions.
NDLEA stated that the offers were entirely fraudulent and described them as a malicious gimmick intended to defraud members of the public of their money.
Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, said in a press statement issued on 3 July 2026 that no official of the agency has the authority to privately offer, allocate or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals.
The agency stated that vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are auctioned only through public processes handled by appointed government registered auctioneers.
It added that every legitimate auction exercise is publicised in national newspapers and through the agency’s official channels in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
NDLEA urged members of the public to ignore and report any private letters, text messages or social media offers claiming to come from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other official of the agency.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and integrity in all its operations and urged anyone approached with such fraudulent offers to report the matter immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or through its official communication channels.
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