The Nigerian Army has alerted the public to an attempted cyberattack on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, which occurred on Saturday.
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying measures have been activated to prevent unauthorised access.
The army assured followers that its account remains secure and that the attack did not compromise any sensitive information.
This development highlights the growing threat of cybercrime targeting government institutions. The army has urged the public to disregard any suspicious posts that may have emanated from the account during the breach attempt.
Cybersecurity experts have called on government agencies to strengthen their digital defences against such attacks.
The army’s prompt response is seen as a positive step in safeguarding its online presence. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the attack and prevent future occurrences.
