CDCFIB warns against fake recruitment news, sets out to prosecute offenders

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned the public not to share or trust false information about its recruitment process.

In a notice signed by Okeh Juliet, the head of press and public relations for the Board, CDCFIB said that wrong information about the recruitment is spreading on different platforms, especially social media.

The Board explained that these misleading messages can confuse people and hurt the chances of genuine applicants who are looking for jobs through this recruitment.

“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 notice stated.

CDCFIB warned it would take action to find and punish anyone or any group spreading false information about the recruitment.

The Board mentioned that sharing unauthorized and misleading information is a crime under existing laws.

“The Board is taking all necessary steps to identify and prosecute individuals or groups responsible for creating and disseminating false information,” it said.

It added that, “The spread of unauthorised and misleading information is a criminal offence. Offenders will be brought to book and sanctioned in accordance with extant laws.”

The Board called this notice a final warning to social media users and account holders who share false claims about the recruitment process.

It also said it is working with security and law enforcement agencies to keep an eye on and tackle misinformation.

“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 noted.

Applicants and others interested were told to only trust the Board’s official recruitment portal and verified communication channels for updates about the recruitment.

“Applicants and stakeholders are strongly advised to rely ONLY on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and verified Board communication channels for authentic updates,” the notice added.

The Board also asked the public to report any suspicious content and avoid sharing unverified information.