Kenya, May 20 -- On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the official Twitter/X account of the Tanzania Police Force was hacked. During the hack, the attackers posted a false message saying that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had died.
This false news caused a lot of worry among people until the authorities quickly took back control of the account.
The police said that their account was taken over by hackers who not only spread the fake news about the president but also posted inappropriate content. They stated that they are upset and looking for the hackers.
After the incident, the Tanzanian government confirmed that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is alive and well. They said the false post was meant to mislead people.
The Tanzania Police Force and other authorities are working to determine who was responsible and prevent this from happening again.
The government also asked people to only trust information from reliable sources and to avoid sharing unconfirmed news. This event highlights the increasing danger of cyberattacks on official communication in the area.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.