EFCC X account goes missing, Nigerians fear hackers are at work

The anti-graft agency’s other social media platforms remain operational.

The official X account of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suddenly vanished, leaving many Nigerians puzzled.

The account which boasted over two million followers, now returns the message: “The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later.”

Nigerians have expressed their concerns about the EFCC’s X handle, which has long served as a means of updates for issues regarding Nigeria’s various anti-corruption efforts.

The handle’s sudden disappearance has raised concerns, with some speculating it could be the result of hacking attempts.

According to The Pulse, attempts to reach a spokesperson of the anti-graft agency has proved

Other social media platforms and website of the EFCC, however, remain active. This suggests that the issue is specific to X.