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FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by simongonner: 10:12am On Aug 16, 2015 |
The Federal Government has been monitoring the social media accounts of Nigerians who are suspected of having links with various terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq, findings by SUNDAY PUNCH have shown. Our correspondent learnt that through covert operations, which have been going on for a while, security agencies hack into the Facebook and Twitter accounts of those they are monitoring. The move, it was learnt, was meant to frustrate terrorist attacks on the country. The project, which is costing the country millions of dollars, is being managed by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Multiple sources, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to inform the press about the security checks, stated that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan approved the request by security agencies to spy on targeted sections of the population, mainly religious extremists and radicalised individuals. It was gathered that the project is being coordinated by some foreign firms, including an Israeli firm, Elbit System. Our correspondent learnt that the local espionage involves hacking of phones, email accounts, social media accounts and bugging of telephone conversations of persons of interest. A source said, “The surveillance system is not being used to target everyone, as people may want to believe. It is only deployed to get intelligence on specific targets because it would be hard and difficult to use such system to spy on all Nigerians; the amount of data would be too huge and staggering for the assessors to sort and manage. “Basically, the system is used to hack into emails and phones of targets, and the targets are those who are suspected of having ties with terrorists, whether Boko Haram, ISIS or any other criminal element.” It was also learnt that the system had greatly assisted security agencies to nip in the bud and also frustrate many terror plots and attacks across the country. The security agencies had been using electronic trackers, which they were used to track and apprehend kidnappers. But it was learnt that the electronic surveillance system is more effective and has better capacities to hack emails, passwords and social media accounts used by terrorists to recruit members. The Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, confirmed that security agencies were using a sophisticated surveillance system as part of measures to combat crime and terrorism in the country. He said, “It is not a new technology. Everywhere in the world, it is used, including drones and other sophisticated equipment. Nigeria is part of the international community; we have our surveillance system, which shows that Nigeria is developing.” Ojukwu said the security agencies respect the rights of Nigerians and were not using the system to hack the phones and computers of innocent Nigerians. The Department of State Services could not be reached for information on their use of the surveillance system. http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-monitors-nigerians-facebook-twitter-accounts/ |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Bacteriocin(m): 10:13am On Aug 16, 2015 |
It's everywhere jare |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by ladyF(f): 10:14am On Aug 16, 2015 |
If this is true, its good our military intelligence is getting proactive. But now that its in the news, they know they are being monitored, this isn't a smart move. They should keep this kind of info away from the media. When will they have sense? 3 Likes |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by divinehand2003(m): 10:16am On Aug 16, 2015 |
FG should also monitor NAIRALAND, THERE ARE A LOT OF WAILING WAILERS OVER HERE. 1 Like |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by BlueK1(m): 10:16am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Hope this will track the terrorists. 1 Like |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Nobody: 10:18am On Aug 16, 2015 |
good move buh that means I got no privacy!?!??! |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Kastonkastroll(m): 10:19am On Aug 16, 2015 |
well thank God I don't do; 2go eskimi we chat bbm nairaland Linda ikeji naijaloaded notjustok etc As a devoted Christian, I only read my bible and visit the sites that share the word of God.... |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Kastonkastroll(m): 10:23am On Aug 16, 2015 |
EroticAngelina:The FG never said they will be monitoring _porn sites.. So I guess you don't have to worry about your online "privacy". 2 Likes |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by otiigba1(m): 10:23am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Good! Now they know what i think about them. They are all a bunch of CORRUPT and THIEVING, PEADOPHILE , ILLITERATES! .. oya sue me! |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Nobody: 10:27am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Haha. This jist is hoax and a propaganda. FG never do well on tracking people on our physical space yet they are bragging of their conquest in the cyber space. With which capabilities? 1 Like |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Nobody: 10:28am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Kastonkastroll: are u sick or jx naturally foolish when did they start having porn sites on Facebook or twitter u are obviously dumb. nt gonna waste my tym on u. |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Cutehector(m): 10:40am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Kastonkastroll:bros no vex, hw come u take knw all these sites? |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by talktimi(m): 10:44am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Who are they deceiving It's to monitor those who criticize the government too much i.e. those they think are against the administration |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Kastonkastroll(m): 10:53am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Cutehector:through the holy spirit...... |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Cutehector(m): 10:55am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Kastonkastroll:u must b silly! U think he is ur mate? |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Kastonkastroll(m): 11:01am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Cutehector:Ohh so how old is the holy spirit ? |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Ajibo111(m): 11:03am On Aug 16, 2015 |
GOOD MOVE.......
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Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Isaacmacdon(m): 11:16am On Aug 16, 2015 |
D dude up there is "High'.. |
Re: FG Monitors Nigerians’ Facebook, Twitter Accounts by Rounakid(m): 1:13pm On Aug 16, 2015 |
Ajibo111:Mad cow... |
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