November 03, (THEWILL) – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC), have arrested 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerian accomplices for alleged high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and other activities that threaten national security.
Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday, said the foreign suspects comprises 87 males and 26 females, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, while their 17 Nigerian collaborators comprises four males and 13 females.
They were arrested during a strategic operation 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 operation, which was led by the assistant inspector-general of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Sunday, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
The statement reads: “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.
“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.
“The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of our investigations.
“We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.“
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