Hackers have reportedly broken into the mobile phones of two of Nigeria’s top billionaires, Aliko Ɗangote and Femi Otedola.
According to reports, both men had their phones compromised within the past week, with the intruders making direct financial demands. Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo Plc, was hacked once, while Dangote — Africa’s richest man — suffered two breaches within 48 hours.
It is still unclear whether the business moguls have fully regained control of their devices, but sources say the attackers immediately demanded ransom.
“The hackers are asking for money from both men,” a source familiar with the situation told newsmen.
Details about the nature of the demands, the extent of data stolen, or whether security agencies have been alerted remain unknown as of press time.
