Police Arrest 17 Nigerians, 113 Foreigners For Cybercrimes, Hacking

130 people have been taken into custody by police for hacking and cybercrimes.

According to Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects include 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians on Sunday.

In a statement, Adejobi said that their actions were a threat to national security.

“The suspects were allegedly using computers and other advanced devices to facilitate criminal activities at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where this strategic operation was carried out through a coordinated raid,” he said.

“Officers from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) participated in the operation, which was directed by AIG Benneth Igweh, Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, on Saturday, November 3, 2024.”

According to him, the Force is still looking into the matter, stating that a scientific analysis was being conducted on the exhibits that were retrieved from the accused.

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A force spokesperson went on to say that after the investigations were over, the accused will face charges in court.

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