The hacker group popularly known as “Anonymous” has hacked the websites of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna State government, Lagos State Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) among others.
As at the time of filing this report, TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL) could not access the above websites
The Group which is notorious for launching cyberattacks on government institutions dropped some tweets as follows:
“Lagos State Government website is #Offline #TangoDown
CHECK HOST = https://t.co/hVA2L6I02A
TARGET: https://lagosstate.gov.ng/
A follow is appreciated :)”
“Official website of @officialEFCC has been taken down in support of #EndSARSProtest. CHECK HOST: https://check-host.net/check-report/df89d3bk838
TARGET: https://efccnigeria.org/ You should have expected us! #EndCorruptionInNigeria”
“NCDC website has been taken #Offline. #TangoDown,
Check Host = https://check-host.net/check-report/df8bcefk805
Site: https://ncdc.gov.ng”
“Official website of @inecnigeria has been taken #Offline.
CHECK HOST: https://check-host.net/check-report/df8a978k278.
Site: https://www.inecnigeria.org/
#TangoDown! You should have expected us.”
” Kaduna State Government official website is #Offline.
A follow is appreciated if you want to show support!
CHECK HOST: https://t.co/2y4Co4al4T
TARGET: kdsg.gov.ng
#EndPoliceBrutality”
The move was taken in solidarity with the #EndSARS protesters.
The #EndSARS protests have been taking place across major cities in the country with youths demanding an end to police brutality and killings.
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