March 28, 2015 – Cyber hackers today attacked the website of the Independent Electoral Commission(INEC).
Indication that the website, www.inecnigeria.org was hacked emerged when a group, which identified itself as Nigerian Cyber Army posted messages on the website.
The group also posted a cartoon of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) President Goodluck Jonathan and candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC) General Muhammadu Buhari on a football pitch.
Activities of the hackers affected journalists who regularly visit the site for information. Press Secretry to INEC chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu confirmed the incidence but that the situation has been restored and the website up once more.
