The Defence Headquarters said its X account has been “compromised,” and advised the public to disregard information posted there.
Its spokesperson, Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement posted on Facebook Saturday evening.
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PREMIUM TIMES ran a quick check on the account and found that it has been flooded with countless cryptocurrency-related posts.
The account, which carries a verification badge, has more than 980,000 followers. Its name, military gallery and reposts remain intact.
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Mr Uba, a major general, said the case was being treated as a “cybersecurity matter.” According to him, technical measures have been activated to secure the account and prevent further unauthorised access.
“The Defence Headquarters assures the public that efforts are ongoing to fully restore control of the official account,” he stated.
“Consequently, members of the public are advised to disregard any suspicious, unauthorised or misleading content that may be posted from the account during this period,” the military spokesperson added.
The account is one of the official channels through which military authorities disseminate information about combat operations, changes in hierarchies, and other defence matters.
Mr Uba did not state when the account was hacked. However, it appears that the hijackers have been consistent in posting automated cryptocurrency messages, with many of the posts made 19 hours ago.
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The military spokesperson said the Defence Headquarters prioritises “highest standards of information security,” while ensuring the public “receive accurate, timely and credible information on the activities and operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
He urged the public to rely on other official communication channels—Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp— for “accurate, verified and timely information.”
“We appreciate the understanding and vigilance of the public and will provide further updates as necessary,” he stated.
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