Education minister, Mamman’s phone line hacked
The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed a security breach involving the phone line of Professor Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education.
The alarming announcement was made by Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations, on Friday morning.
In response, Professor Mamman took to his X handle to warn the public, stating: “My phone line has been compromised. Please refrain from calling the number and ignore any messages requesting assistance until the issue is resolved. Thank you for your understanding.”
Folasade elaborated that hackers have already misused the compromised line. The ministry’s official statement emphasized, “The Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being exploited by unauthorized individuals.
We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and urge everyone to disregard any request messages received from that number until further notice.”
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The ministry has reported the incident to the appropriate authorities, and an investigation is currently underway. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Precautionary Measures Against Phone Hacking:
1. Change Your Passwords: Update all passwords for accounts accessed via your device and your phone’s lock screen.
2. Monitor for Unusual Activity: Be alert for signs like unexpected data usage, unfamiliar app behavior, battery drainage, and slow performance.
3. Use USSD Codes: Dial *#06# to display your IMEI number as part of your security checks.
4. Install Security Apps: Employ security applications to block malicious software and notify you of potential threats.
Stay safe and remain cautious regarding your digital communications.
