Suspected scammers have hacked the WhatsApp number of the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman.
The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, September 27, 2024, by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the statement, the compromised line is being used by unauthorised individuals.
The statement read, “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, wishes to inform the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorised individuals.
“We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Also, Mamman in a post made on said confirming the development warned the public to avoid communicating through the affected number.
“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,” he wrote on X.com.
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