Police Arrest 130 Foreign Nationals, Nigerians for Cybercrime, Hacking
.......IGP Orders Thorough Investigation into Possible Security Threats, Networking
From Aviashima Toom, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja noted that, the 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.
The statement added that 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).
It's says, the police are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. Adding that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of their investigations.
Promised to update the public on the outcomes of their investigations as and when due.
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