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Federal Fire Service Exposes Illegal IPPIS Enrollments
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has exposed a new dimension of job racketeering involving five individuals who fraudulently enrolled themselves into the Federal Government’s salary platform, the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), without genuine employment letters.
The Controller General of Fire, Engr. Abdulganiyu O. Jaji, made this known during a briefing where he emphasized the Service’s ongoing efforts to tackle employment-related fraud.
Issuing a stern caution, Jaji urged desperate job seekers to resist falling prey to scammers and warned against activities that could tarnish the Service’s reputation.
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“We meticulously cross-checked the original master list against the final documented list and IPPIS entries.
“Upon discovering the fraud, we quietly suspended the documentation process to outwit the perpetrators, who went ahead to print even more fake letters,” Jaji explained.
Investigations revealed that numerous applicants had recently stormed FFS documentation centers with counterfeit appointment letters, some of them claiming to have paid employment syndicates amounts ranging between N1 million and N3 million.
It was reported that these syndicates continue to exploit the desperation of job seekers despite repeated warnings.
The Controller General reiterated that the FFS does not authorize third parties to handle recruitment and that all processes remain open and transparent.
“Anyone caught presenting forged documents in a bid to secure employment will face immediate arrest and prosecution,” he warned.
Concerned about the emotional and financial trauma inflicted on victims, Jaji lamented that fraudulent activities were causing immense damage to the credibility of the Service.
He disclosed that the five individuals who managed to fraudulently insert their names into the payroll system were tracked, invited for interrogation, and confessed to being part of an underground syndicate.
Highlighting the Service’s commitment to transparency, Jaji reminded the public that all genuine recruitment exercises are conducted through recognized government platforms.
He cited the recent recruitment exercise coordinated by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), stating that successful candidates could only access their invitation letters via the official portal — cdcfib.career.
“Anyone claiming to have been invited for documentation but whose name does not appear on the official master list has undoubtedly fallen victim to fraudsters,” he emphasized.
Despite ongoing public awareness campaigns, Jaji expressed dismay at the persistent operations of fake websites and fraudulent agents.
He pointed out that even after the new Secretary of the CDCFIB assumed office, some applicants still presented forged documents bearing the name of the former Secretary.
“It is truly disheartening that job seekers who willingly engage with fraudsters later turn around to petition the Service when things go wrong,” he said.
To curb the menace, Jaji announced that the Service would begin arresting and publicly parading individuals who present fake appointment or invitation letters during documentation and screening exercises.
He further urged victims of job scams to cooperate by providing details such as account numbers, names, and phone numbers of the fraudsters involved, stating: “No credible government agency would issue invitation letters to successful candidates only to later cancel them. The Federal Fire Service has never and will never be involved in such misconduct.”
Appealing directly to Nigerian youths, Jaji called for patience and vigilance, assuring them of the government’s commitment to providing genuine opportunities.
“The Honourable Minister of Interior, a young man himself, is committed to ensuring that the efforts of our youths do not go to waste. Applicants must ignore suspicious links and unofficial websites and apply only through designated portals,” he advised.
He concluded with a strong warning: “No Federal Fire Service personnel should be patronized under any circumstance. Any candidate who does so will bear the consequences alone.”
A 23-year-old man, identified as Samuel Akoade, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly hacking his 60-year-old mother, Olufunke Amoo, to death in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the deceased’s residence in the Powerline area along the Ore–Okitipupa Road.
The incident reportedly caused panic in the community after the woman was discovered dead with deep machete wounds.
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According to a police source, preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased had been attacked with a cutlass, allegedly by her son. The motive for the alleged killing remains unknown.
Following a report of the incident, operatives of the Ore Division were deployed to the scene, where they secured the area and recovered a machete suspected to have been used in the attack.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene before the arrival of the police but was later arrested after a manhunt was launched.
The remains of the deceased were subsequently deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital, Ore.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Akure, for further investigation.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, said the Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, had ordered a thorough and professional investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.
The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information about suspicious activities in their communities.
A man identified as Jacob Irewa has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement in Lokoja.
The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja.
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According to the state police spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, received a report of the incident at about 8:30pm and immediately mobilised to the scene, where the suspect was arrested.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the dispute started after the victim allegedly burnt some of her husband’s clothes which she believed he was no longer using, without his permission.
The police said the suspect subsequently threatened his wife, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and allegedly set her ablaze.
The victim survived the attack and is currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital, Felele.
Afusat said the suspect, during interrogation, admitted to setting his wife ablaze, adding that the command had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, condemned the alleged attack and reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for violence, particularly domestic violence.
He urged members of the public to resolve domestic disputes through lawful means and avoid actions capable of endangering lives.
The police said Irewa would be charged to court for prosecution after the conclusion of investigations.
Three suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang allegedly linked to the August 2 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been arrested by security operatives.
The suspects were apprehended during a joint operation involving the Department of State Services, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Forest Guard and other security personnel.
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One suspected kidnapper was reportedly killed during a gun battle with the security forces, while four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered from the gang.
The development was disclosed on Monday night when Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, visited the state DSS headquarters to inspect the arrested suspects.
Representing the governor, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said two of the three victims abducted during the August 2 attack had regained their freedom.
The victims, identified as Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi, reportedly identified the arrested suspects as the individuals who abducted them.
“There was one fatality in this process. It was one of the criminals that died in the process of apprehending them,” Onyia said.
He added that the arrested suspects would face the full weight of the law.
The SSG said the state government would continue to strengthen its security architecture and collaborate with security agencies to prevent criminal activities across Enugu State.
He warned criminal elements that the state would not provide a safe haven for their activities.
Onyia also cautioned residents against assisting or providing information to criminal groups, stressing that anyone found collaborating with such groups would be investigated and prosecuted.
“We will find you also, just as we have found these people, and we will prosecute you as part of this evil operation and this evil syndicate,” he warned.
The SSG commended the DSS, Nigerian Army, Police, Enugu State Forest Guard and other security agencies for their efforts in apprehending the suspects and recovering the weapons.
He further assured residents that investigations were ongoing and that the government would continue to pursue those involved in criminal activities in the state.
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