Education Minister’s WhatsApp Line Hacked, Public Warned of Suspicious Activities

The WhatsApp number of Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been hacked and is being misused by unauthorized individuals, according to a statement from his office. The Ministry of Education has reported the incident to relevant authorities and urged the public to disregard any messages from the compromised number.

Education Minister’s WhatsApp Line Hacked, Public Warned of Suspicious Activities

The WhatsApp number of Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been hacked and is currently being misused by unauthorized individuals, according to a statement released by his office on Friday.

The statement, issued by Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, warned the public about the compromised number and urged everyone to be vigilant.

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“We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and urge everyone to disregard any message or request received from the said number until further notice,” the statement read.

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The minister’s office confirmed that the breach has been reported to the relevant authorities, and investigations are underway.

The public has been advised to report any suspicious activity or messages originating from the compromised WhatsApp number.