DSS Alerts Public Against Dismissed Officer Using Agency’s Name for Fraud

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning to the public regarding Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed former officer who is reportedly using the agency’s name to carry out fraudulent activities.

In a statement released on Monday, the DSS said Godwin, who was terminated from the service, continues to impersonate an active officer while defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.

“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public about Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff, who is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting individuals,” the statement read.

The agency urged the public to avoid any dealings with Godwin or anyone claiming to be associated with him. It also reminded citizens that all legitimate inquiries, complaints, or requests should be directed to the DSS through its official contact channels, including the phone number 09088373515 and the designated email address.

Reiterating its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the DSS warned that anyone caught impersonating its officers or attempting to tarnish the agency’s reputation would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.