Scammers hack Osun Gov’s phone number

The spokesperson for the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, alerted members of the public on Tuesday that one of his boss’s mobile phone numbers had been hacked.

The spokesperson, who made this known in a statement in Osogbo, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

The statement admonished the public to disregard any communications originating from the number, +234 803 365 7555.

He said, “Please disregard any solicitation from +234 803 365 7555. Appropriate action is ongoing to remedy the situation.

“Authorities are currently investigating the breach and are working diligently to secure the governor’s communication lines,” he concluded.

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