Army confirms hack attempt on official X account
August 29, 2026 8:22 pm
Nigerian Army logo. Photo: Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attempted unauthorised access to its official X (formerly Twitter) account, saying it has activated immediate measures to secure the platform and prevent further compromise.
The occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and is being treated as a cybersecurity breach, according to the Army.
In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele pm Saturday, the Army said technical and protective measures had been activated to safeguard the account and maintain the integrity of information shared with the public.
The statement said the Army was working to “fully secure the affected account and restore exclusive administrative control.”
It also warned members of the public and the media to exercise caution and disregard any suspicious, unauthorised, misleading or unverified content posted from the affected account.
“Such content does not represent the official position of the Nigerian Army,” the statement said.
The Army urged members of the public and the media to verify information through its other official communication platforms while efforts to resolve the incident continue.
It listed its alternative communication channels as Facebook accounts @hqnigerianarmy and @nigerianarmyinfo; Instagram accounts @hqnigerianarmy and @nigerianarmyinfo; X account @nigerianarmyinfo; and YouTube accounts @hqnigerianarmy and @nigerianarmyinfotv.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to information integrity, operational security and responsible strategic communication, while thanking the public for its vigilance and cooperation.
It said further updates would be provided as necessary.
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