Police Bust, Arrest 130 Foreign Nationals, Nigerians For Cybercrimes, Hacking

…IGP Orders Thorough Investigation Into Possible Security Threats, Networking

By Daniel Dafe

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.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja, said this in a statement on Sunday.

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.

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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).

The statement continued: “We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations.

“We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.”