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Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says fraudsters are now using the name of President Muhammadu Buhari to solicit contracts from government ministries.

He warned them to desist from the criminal act or face the wrath of the law.

In a statement issued by Segun Adeyemi, aide of the minister, on Wednesday, Mohammed said: “The government is aware that some opportunists have been going from one government organisation to another with notes purportedly recommending them for contracts and other patronage, using the names of the president, his family members and senior government officials to intimidate those organisations.”

He said the president did not authorise any government official to write notes recommending anyone for contracts or any form of patronage, and warned those involved in such fraudulent activities to stop immediately or face possible arrest and prosecution by security agents.

He also warned government officials who may be working in collusion with these con men to desist from the act or face dire disciplinary action and prosecution for fraud.