Nigerian Army Responds to Cybersecurity Breach Attempt

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 1700 hours (5pm), the Nigerian Army detected an attempted unauthorized access to its official X account. Col Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the incident is being treated as a cybersecurity breach.

The Army is implementing immediate technical and protective measures to secure the account, prevent further unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity of the information shared through the platform. The Nigerian Army has assured the public, media, and stakeholders that appropriate steps are being taken to restore exclusive administrative control over the account.

In the meantime, the public is advised to exercise caution and disregard any suspicious or misleading content from the account, as it does not reflect the official position of the Nigerian Army. The Army encourages verification of information through its other official communication channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Nigerian Army appreciates public vigilance and cooperation and will provide further updates as necessary.