The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has actually arrested 27‑year‑old Joseph Nanmwa Philips for apparently impersonating a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and defrauding moms and dads through forged files and false pledges of global scholarships.
Philips was paraded at the NSCDC Command Head Office on Thursday, where he confessed to creating an NYSC call‑up letter following his apprehension by the Kwali Department of the Corps. The arrest followed complaints of forgery, hacking, and impersonation involving the National Mathematical Centre.
Investigations revealed that Philips utilized the created NYSC letter to protect positioning at the International Design Science Academy, Kwali, where he taught for nearly a year while signing regular monthly clearance papers in Lugbe, Abuja Municipal Location Council (AMAC).
More queries revealed that he cloned university email addresses and defrauded seven moms and dads of around 1.3 million, promising Cambridge University scholarships and extra lessons for their kids.
Dealing with public issues, NSCDC FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu dismissed online claims of extortion or illegal detention as “baseless and harmful,” advising citizens to stay alert. “The fact that this impersonation went unnoticed for practically a year reveals the requirement for both government firms and the economic sector to be more mindful,” he stated.
Philips stays in NSCDC custody as examinations continue. He is anticipated to face charges consisting of forgery and impersonation.
The Corps has restated its caution to parents and universities to always confirm qualifications and deals, specifically when worldwide placements are included.