The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians to beware of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed officer allegedly posing as a serving staff member to defraud unsuspecting individuals.

In a statement issued on Monday, the DSS disclosed that Godwin, who was sacked from the Service, has been using the agency’s name to extort money from members of the public under false pretences.

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

The agency advised Nigerians to avoid any form of dealings with Godwin or anyone claiming association with him.

It further directed that all legitimate requests, enquiries, or complaints should be made only through its official contact channels — the phone number 09088373515 and the designated email address provided by the Service.

Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the DSS emphasized that anyone caught impersonating or attempting to tarnish its image will face the full weight of the law.