December 18, 2015 – Lagos State Government today confirmed hacking of its official websites, http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng by unknown terrorists where they posted provocative messages.
In a statement, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said the state government has retrieved the website, adding that the bugs left behind from the hack are being cleared.
The statement promised that the website would soon be restored; better and stronger to continue in its tradition of giving accurate and up-to-date information on the activities, policies and programmes of the Lagos State Government.
It noted that the incident has been reported to the State Security Service and the Police and implored Lagos residents to be supportive of the present administration and continue to follow its activities on other social media platforms like Twitter @ follow lasg and on Facebook.com/follow lasg.
