One of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu’s phone numbers has been compromised, and the perpetrators are attempting to extort money from unsuspecting victims.
Emmanuel Ogbeche, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed this in a message posted on Facebook on Sunday.
Ogbeche encouraged the people to reject any unsolicited letters for financial aid from the governor.
He wrote:
“There have been apprehension in many quarters over unsolicited messages allegedly from Governor Bassey Otu seeking financial assistance.
“The public is please advised to disregard any such messages purportedly from the governor.
“One of the governor’s mobile numbers was breached by hi-tech criminals in the early hours of Sunday, February 11, 2024.
“The hackers have gone on to utilise the breached number to advance their nefarious activities to try to scam unsuspecting individuals. Please, do not fall to such devious attempt.
“The hacked number has been secured, while relevant security agencies are working to apprehend those behind this obnoxious act.”
cc: Punch Ng
