WhatsApp Account of Nigeria’s Education Minister, Professor Mamman, Hacked

The announcement, made by the ministry's Director of Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, confirmed that Professor Mamman's WhatsApp number has been compromised and is currently under unauthorized control.

The hacking incident, which came to light on Friday, prompted the Minister to report the breach to the appropriate authorities for investigation. The Ministry has expressed regret over the security breach, urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with any messages or requests originating from the compromised number.

"The department of the Honorable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, wishes to inform the general public that the Minister's WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorized persons," the statement reads.

Professor Mamman has advised the public to refrain from any communication through his hacked WhatsApp number, warning of potential fraudulent messages or requests. The Ministry emphasized the importance of exercising caution and assured the public that the issue is being handled with the utmost seriousness.

As cyberattacks and digital scams continue to rise globally, this incident highlights the growing threat of personal and professional security breaches for high-profile officials. The Ministry has called on Nigerians to stay alert and avoid falling victim to any schemes linked to the compromised number.