The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, in a major operation targeting cybercrime, hacking, and activities deemed threatening to national security.
Among the foreign nationals detained are 87 men and 26 women, primarily from China and Malaysia.
In addition to the foreign suspects, 17 Nigerians were also arrested on allegations of collaborating with the foreign nationals in these cyber activities.
In a statement on Sunday, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, noted,
“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 raid, carried out on Saturday, November 3, 2024, was led by AIG Benneth Igweh, Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja. Officers from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command, Abuja, and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) collaborated in the operation.
“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,” he added.
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