Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s phone hacked by suspected fraudsters

Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s phone hacked by suspected fraudsters. 

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s phone was allegedly hacked by suspected fraudsters as revealed in a statement released by the State Government on Thursday April 16.

According to the state’s information commissioner, Chidi Aroh, the Governor’s phone was hacked and used to call members of the public including Government Officials.

The State’s Government who expressed regret over the development, stated that Security Agencies and the Telecom Service Providers have been duly notified and are working round the clock to apprehend the culprits.

The statement reads;

“It has come to the knowledge of Enugu State Government that the MTN Cell Phone Line of His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State was hacked by unknown fraudsters today, and has been used to call members of the public including Government Officials.

“Enugu State Government hereby informs the members of the public of this unfortunate incident and urges them to disregard any call or message emanating from the said Phone Line.

“The Security Agencies and the Telecom Service Providers have been duly notified and are working round the clock to apprehend the culprits.

“We most sincerely regret any embarrassment or inconvenience that these fraudsters may have caused unsuspecting members of the public.