Nigerians Respond To Sports Minister’s WhatsApp Account Hacked

Nsan has urged the public to avoid responding to any messages sent from the compromised account until the issue is resolved. The statement emphasized: “Good day Ladies and Gentlemen. It is crucial to inform you that the WhatsApp number of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been hacked. Please do not reply to any messages or requests from this number, as they are not from the Minister. We are working to address the situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”

Senator Enoh was appointed as Minister of Sports Development by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.

In a related note, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently addressed claims that its X account was hacked. There had been rumors that cybercriminals, who had previously threatened the agency, had taken control of the EFCC’s X account. These fraudsters allegedly accused the EFCC of constitutional violations in its fight against online fraud.

Naija News reported that the EFCC’s X account was temporarily inaccessible, fueling speculation. However, the agency’s website and other social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, remained functional.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale clarified in an interview with The Punch that the account was not hacked but was undergoing routine maintenance. “We are updating our records on the account. It was not hacked. The account will be back online shortly,” Oyewale confirmed.