Tension has spread across the Nigerian business circles of Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola following reports that hackers gained unauthorized access to the mobile phones of the two prominent businessmen.
Sources close to both men confirmed to TheCable that their phones were compromised within the past week, with the intruders quickly making direct financial demands.
Details of the Breach
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, reportedly suffered two separate hacks in just 48 hours, while Femi Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo Plc, was breached once.
Insiders confirmed that the attackers wasted no time in demanding ransom from both men: “The hackers are asking for money from both men,” a source familiar with the situation told TheCable. The nature of the demands, the extent of the data compromised, or whether law enforcement has been formally alerted is yet to be confirmed as of press time.
The incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime targeting high-profile figures in Nigeria.
Brotherhood and Business Legacy
Dangote and Otedola, who frequently refer to each other as “brothers,” have maintained a decades-long friendship and close business association.
Otedola recently attended an event where Dangote announced ambitious plans to scale up his refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million bpd. Praising Dangote’s ambition, Otedola described him as “Africa’s pride,” noting that the refinery project would shape future generations.
Otedola said, “Aliko’s relentless commitment to investing in Nigeria and Africa will outlive him as these are legacy investments that will define generations. Soon, Nigerians will own part of this refinery, a powerful reminder that this vision is not just for Dangote, but for all Nigerians and Africans.”
Source: Africa Publicity
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