Nigerian Army Detects Cyber Breach Attempt on Official X Account
The Nigerian Army has detected an attempted cyber breach of its official X (formerly Twitter) account, warning the public against suspicious or unauthorised content posted through the platform.
The attempted unauthorised access occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, according to a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
Anele said the incident was being treated as a cybersecurity breach, with immediate technical and protective measures activated to secure the account, prevent further unauthorised access and protect the integrity of information disseminated through the platform.
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“The Nigerian Army assures members of the public, the media and other stakeholders that appropriate measures are underway to fully secure the affected account and restore exclusive administrative control,” she said.
The Army urged members of the public and the media to disregard any suspicious, misleading, unauthorised or unverified content emanating from the affected account pending the resolution of the incident.
It stressed that such content should not be regarded as representing the official position of the Nigerian Army.
The Army further advised the public to verify information through its other official communication platforms while efforts to fully secure the X account continue.
According to Anele, the Nigerian Army remains committed to information integrity, operational security and responsible strategic communication.
She appreciated members of the public for their vigilance, understanding and cooperation, adding that further updates would be provided as necessary.
By PRNigeria
