The official website of the Nigerian Defence was hacked into by unknown persons who attempted to deface the website in a style typical of terrorist sect, Islamic State popularly known as ISIS.
Muslim man claims responsibility for hacking into Nigerian Defence website
The hacker using the handle @imamsadiq123, had immediately tweeted after gaining control of the Nigerian Defence site
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A hacker using the handle @imamsadiq123, had immediately tweeted informing everyone they had gained control of the Nigerian Defence site, warning Nigerians in a chilling message that they are everywhere.
Read the tweets below:
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In his message of hate and violence, the hacker also incites Nigerian Muslims to defend their faith in the upcoming elections.
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However, spokesperson of the Nigerian Defence, Gen. Chris Olukolade tweeted via his handle that the site is back online, adding that it was a network security breach.
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