The Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks. The disclosure was made on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a report by Vanguard.
The army did not provide details on the nature of the attempted intrusion or whether any data was compromised. The incident follows a similar reported breach of another military social media account earlier this month, raising concerns about the security of official communications channels.
This latest development underscores the growing cyber threats facing Nigerian institutions, a trend highlighted by INTERPOL's recent warning that Africa faces a sophisticated cybercrime threat. As military and government bodies increasingly rely on digital platforms for public engagement, the integrity of these accounts becomes critical.
The Nigerian Army has not yet announced any specific countermeasures, but the recurrence of such incidents suggests a need for heightened cybersecurity protocols across the armed forces. The public will be watching for any further updates or assurances from the military regarding the safety of its digital assets.