In a shocking turn of events, criminals successfully hacked the phone number of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, unleashing a wave of unsolicited messages seeking financial assistance.
The Governor's chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, issued a statement on the incident, urging the public to disregard any messages purportedly from Governor Otu.
The breach occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 11, 2024, with hi-tech criminals exploiting the compromised number to orchestrate fraudulent schemes.
Fortunately, the hacked number has been secured, and security agencies are actively working to apprehend those responsible for this audacious act.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of public figures to cyber threats and underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information
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