Police Clampdown On 130 Nigerians, Foreigners Over Cybercrimes That Threaten National Security

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested 130 suspects for cybercrimes and hacking.

The suspects include 17 Nigerians and 113 foreign nationals.

This development was announced by force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Sunday

According to Adejobi, in the statement, he noted that their activities threaten national security.

“This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities,” he said.

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“The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).”

He said the Force is still investigating the matter, adding that the exhibits recovered from the suspects were being analysed scientifically.

The force spokesman added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.