MAU VC, Prof Umar cautions public over hacked Facebook account
The Vice Chancellor, Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Professor Ibrahim Umar has cautioned the general public to be wary of activities of unscrupulous elements following the compromise of his official Facebook account.
The VC noted that the social media account, which had previously been used for official communication and public engagement, is no longer under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.
In a statement signed by the Information and Protocol Officer and released to the press, the university alerted members of the academic community and the general public that some individuals have hijacked the Vice-Chancellor’s Facebook account and are using it to deceive and defraud unsuspecting people.
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“The attention of the University Community and the general public is hereby drawn to the fact that the Facebook account of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, has been compromised. The account is currently not in use, and some individuals are using it to deceive and scam members of the public,” the statement read.
The university strongly advised members of the public to disregard any message, friend request, or solicitation originating from the compromised account or any other social media platform bearing the Vice-Chancellor’s name and photograph.
The statement emphasized that Prof. Umar is not active on Facebook and would never request money, personal assistance, or any form of financial favour from anyone through social media or private messaging platforms.
It further noted that all official communications, payments, and transactions involving the Vice-Chancellor’s office or the university must strictly follow approved channels and established institutional procedures.
“The Vice-Chancellor will not request for money, assistance, or any personal favour from anyone. All payments, transactions, and official communications follow approved University procedures and channels only,” the notice reaffirmed.
Members of the public were urged to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious online activity linked to the Vice-Chancellor’s name to the appropriate authorities.
The statement also clarified that although the Vice-Chancellor’s WhatsApp account had previously been compromised, it has since been recovered. However, the university stressed that the public must remain cautious and verify the authenticity of any online engagement purportedly associated with the Vice-Chancellor or the institution.
“This advisory is meant to protect our stakeholders and the general public from fraudsters who exploit digital platforms to impersonate public figures,” the Information and Protocol Officer stated, adding that online scams and identity theft remain serious concerns in today’s digital age.
