In a statement issued on Friday, the NIMC described the claims as ‘false and unfounded.’ The commission emphasized that the National Identity Database (NIDB) has not been compromised. A video circulating on social media had suggested that the NIN database was breached, leading to widespread concern among Nigerians.
According to Punch Newspapers, the NIMC further explained that any claims of a data breach are baseless and should be disregarded by the public. The commission did not specify when or where the alleged video originated.
Vanguard News also reported on the matter, quoting the NIMC as saying that the claims are ‘false and unfounded,’ emphasizing that the NIDB has not been breached or compromised. The report further noted that the commission had not yet revealed any details about the origin of the video.
Google News featured a brief article from businesspost.ng, confirming that the NIMC has denied claims of a new breach to the NIN database.
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