CDCFIB issues final warning over false recruitment information, threatens prosecution

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a final warning to individuals spreading false information about its ongoing recruitment exercise, threatening criminal prosecution for offenders.

In a public notice signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Okeh Juliet, on behalf of the Secretary to the Board on Sunday, CDCFIB said it had observed a wave of disinformation circulating on social media platforms concerning the recruitment process, and warned that such misleading content was undermining the efforts of genuine applicants.

The Board urged members of the public to verify all information online rather than rely on unauthorised sources, noting that the spread of false claims about the exercise constitutes a criminal offence under extant laws.

According to the notice, CDCFIB is working with security agencies and law enforcement bodies to track down those responsible for fabricating and circulating the false reports, stressing that violators would be identified, prosecuted and sanctioned.

The Board described the notice as a final warning to social media users and account holders engaged in propagating falsehoods linked to the recruitment process, adding that it would not hesitate to take action against anyone found culpable.

CDCFIB further advised applicants and stakeholders to depend solely on its official recruitment portal, recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, and other verified communication channels for accurate updates on the exercise.

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The Board also appealed to Nigerians to report any suspicious content they come across and to avoid sharing unverified information that could mislead the public.

The notice reads, “The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has been drawn to false information on the ongoing recruitment exercise being circulated across various channels, particularly social media platforms.

“To set the record straight and prevent confusion among the general public, the Board wishes to state as follows:

“The public is advised to exercise caution and verify all information online. Misleading messages concerning the ongoing recruitment exercise are disruptive and capable of undermining the aspirations of genuine applicants.

“The Board is taking all necessary steps to identify and prosecute individuals or groups responsible for creating and disseminating false information. The spread of unauthorized and misleading information is a criminal offense. Offenders will be brought to book and sanctioned in accordance with extant laws.

“This serves as a final warning to all social media users and account holders involved in propagating falsehoods relating to the ongoing recruitment exercise. The Board is collaborating with relevant security and law enforcement agencies to monitor and address all cases of misinformation. Violators will be prosecuted accordingly.

“Applicants and stakeholders are strongly advised to rely ONLY on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng and verified Board communication channels for authentic updates.

“The Board appeals to the public to report suspicious content and refrain from sharing unverified information.”