The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a strongly worded final warning to individuals spreading false information about its ongoing recruitment exercise, threatening criminal prosecution for offenders.
Board Condemns Surge of Fake Updates on Social Media
In a public notice signed by Okeh Juliet, Head of Press and Public Relations, on behalf of the Secretary to the Board, the CDCFIB expressed concern over a surge of fake updates circulating on social media platforms. According to the Board, these false claims are undermining the hopes of genuine applicants and causing confusion among the public.
The notice read: "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."
Spreading Misinformation is a Criminal Offence
The Board emphasized that spreading unauthorized or misleading information about the recruitment process is a criminal offense under existing laws. It confirmed that security agencies and law enforcement bodies are working closely with the CDCFIB to track down culprits.
"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," the statement added.
Final Warning to Social Media Users
The CDCFIB described the announcement as a final warning to social media users and account holders who continue to propagate falsehoods. It stated clearly that violators will be identified, prosecuted, and sanctioned.
"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," the notice concluded.
Official Recruitment Portal for Authentic Updates
Applicants and stakeholders were strongly advised to rely only on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal — recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng — and other verified communication channels for authentic updates. The Board also appealed to Nigerians to report suspicious content and avoid sharing unverified information that could mislead the public.
