Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has regained control of his social media accounts.
This comes six months after his verified accounts were hacked by an unknown individual, whom they have now identified.
"This is to let everyone know that we have cat fished the individual who hacked MR Ibu's verified Instagram account!" he said in an official notification of the recovery. He was arrested the day before yesterday, and the matter is still pending at the police station! He confessed to the crime, and the inquiry is still ongoing; it's heartbreaking to learn that one of his friends in the Nigerian film business was involved.
His motives are still unknown. The magnitude of the damage that he was causing with the account determines whether or not his name should be revealed! Kindly help us in informing the general public that the account has been restored to us and that they can no longer report it! Thanks.”
Mr. Ibu went on to ask fans if he should expose the identify of the person who hacked into his social media accounts as well as his email address.
“Should we reveal his identity or temper justice with as he has been begging for forgiveness since yesterday! Note he also hacked his Facebook and the email he uses in receiving notifications from bank! He’s only begging we cover his identity because he said it will Jeopardize his career in the nollywood industry ! Please what do y’all suggest we do in this regard! Keep sharing until it gets to the appropriate news agencies,” he wrote.