Anonymous, the online network now popular for launching cyberattacks against government institutions; has hacked the website of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and completely brought down the bank website.

In a tweet thread, Anonymous confirmed bringing down the bank’s website and alleged that the bank deducted money from the accounts of customers who are in support of the #EndSARS campaign.

The tweets read, “Now #ENDSARSOPPRESSION Official website of First Banks Nigeria has been taken #Offline. You remove money from users because they support #EndSARS.

“We #Anonymous have taken-down your website in support of #EndSARS

“You will pay for your actions. you should have expected us!

“Enjoy your server taken down. no money is gone.”

First bank reacted to the allegation by tweeting, “We wish to state very clearly that First Bank has not banned any staff from joining the protests and will never do so.

“We have continued to lend our voice to end all forms of brutality including Police, Rape and domestic violence.

“Our position remains that deep-rooted Reforms are a fundamental solution we must embrace.”

Anonymous had earlier hacked the websites of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Central bank of Nigeria but restored them.