Father, son arrested over impersonation at FCTA promotion examination
A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, has been arrested for allegedly writing a promotion examination on behalf of his father... The post Father, son arrested over impersonation at FCTA promotion examination appeared first…
Promotion examinations for civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), like similar exercises across Nigeria's public service, are meant to test staff competence before they advance to higher grades and salary levels, making the process a recurring flashpoint for malpractice as workers seek to secure career advancement by any means. Cases of impersonation, exam leakage and other forms of fraud have periodically surfaced in civil service promotion tests, prompting authorities to tighten screening and verification procedures at exam centres.
Both reports agree on the central facts: a 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, was arrested for sitting the exam in place of his father, Musa Mohammed, an FCTA staff member. Details such as the specific department involved, how the impersonation was uncovered, and what penalties the father and son may face have not yet been disclosed in the coverage.