Defence Headquarters alerts public over attempted X account breach

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has alerted the public to an attempted unauthorized access of its official X account, formerly known as Twitter. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, stated that the incident is being treated as a cybersecurity matter. The DHQ has activated technical measures to secure the account and prevent further unauthorized access, assuring the public that efforts are ongoing to restore full control.

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The incident is currently being treated as a cybersecurity matter and appropriate technical measures have been activated to secure the account and prevent further unauthorised access.

During this period, the public is urged to disregard any suspicious or misleading content that may be posted from the compromised account. The DHQ emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of information security and providing accurate, timely information on the activities of Nigeria's Armed Forces.

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The Defence Headquarters assures the public that efforts are ongoing to fully restore control of the official account.

For continuous and uninterrupted communication, the public is encouraged to use the DHQ's other active official channels. These include their Facebook page (Defence Headquarters Nigeria), Instagram (@defenceheadquarters), and WhatsApp Channel (Defence Headquarters Nigeria). The DHQ expressed appreciation for the public's understanding and vigilance, promising further updates as necessary.

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Consequently, members of the public are advised to disregard any suspicious, unauthorised or misleading content that may be posted from the account during this period.