Security Personnels attached to the office of the National Security Adviser have arrested one Philip Wuhe alongside four others for allegedly impersonating the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the Commander General of Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin.
The suspect was arrested at a garden in Area 8, Garki Abuja where he stagged an illegal meeting with some unsuspected Nigerians and the Media on behalf of the Commander General of NFSS, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin.
Over five hundred application forms and other incriminatory materials were recovered from the suspect at the Garden.
Reacting to the incident, the Commander General of NFSS, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin expressed concern over the unpatriotic attitude of Philp Wuhe and the four others for impersonating him, the NSA and the Federal Government.
According to Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, the NFSS case is currently in court and he has not relinquished his CG’s position to Philip Wuhe as he claimed because it’s only President Bola Tinubu through the office of the NSA that can determine who becomes the CG of NFSS.
He therefore advised members of NFSS nationwide to remain calm as necessary steps were being taken to address the issue.
“My advice to the general public most especially our officers and men in the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT is to remain calm and be obedient to all constituted authorities as the Federal Government through the office of the National Security Adviser have already indicated interest through various meetings I had with Government’s officials and at the appropriate time, the Federal Government would get across to us to be part of the nation’s security agencies therefore nobody should claim what has not be given to him or her as regards the activities of NFSS just the way Philip Wuhe is claiming to be Acting CG of NFSS” He stated.
Dr. Joshua Osatimehin also advised Nigerians against patronizing the illegal operation of Philip Wuhe noting that he is bent capitalizing on the current challenges in NFSS to exploit money from unsuspecting citizens.
In his words”Nigeria Forest Security Service remain loyal and committed to the office of the National Security Adviser and the Service is ready to be part of national security architecture of the country to enable the Service contribute its quota to the protection of lives and property of Nigerians” Dr. Joshua Osatimehin added.
More development on the story as things unfolds.