POLICE CYBERCRIME UNIT RECOVERS N8BN, RECOGNIZED AS BEST IN AFRICA.
• As Police Parade 4 Suspects For Various Cyber-Related Offence
The Nigeria Police Force has discosed that its Cyber Crime Unit has recovereed over N8 billion and $115,000 in 2024.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, image maker of the Nigeria Police said in a statement i n Abuja that the relentless effirts of the force has recorded an outstanding achievement for the year 2024 in retrospect, particularly in the area of combatting cybercrime.
According to him , the year 2024, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) successfully recovered a total of 685 devices that were used in these nefarious activities, which include 467 mobile phones, 137 laptops and computers, 46 routers, 4 servers, 1 drone, and 4 Starlink devices. Additionally, the operations led to the confiscation of 16 houses, 39 plots of land, 14 land documents, and 26 vehicles, further dismantling the infrastructure supporting cybercriminal activities.
“In recognition of its outstanding performance and dedication, the NPF-NCCC has been awarded the title of the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate based in Singapore, securing the top position among 54 participating African countries. These achievements reflects the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to fighting cybercrime and enhancing the safety of citizens in the digital space.
In furtherance to efforts towrads keeping the cyberspace safe, operatives of the NPF-NCCC have apprehended 4 suspects identified as Douglass Victor ‘m’, Egbo Efe Martins ‘m’, Lucky Adesunloye ‘m’, and Ndifreke Joseph Moody ‘m’, for various cyber-related offences.
The Nigeria Police remains committed towards combating cyber threats, staying steps ahead of cybercriminals, thereby enhancing the nation’s overall cybersecurity framework and protecting the welfare of its citizens in the digital era. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution when sharing sensitive data or interacting with unfamiliar online entities, cultivating a culture of cyber awareness and promoting responsible online behavior are essential components in fortifying the defenses against cyber threats.”
