The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said its operatives have arrested 17 citizens and 113 foreigners as suspects for high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening the country’s national security.
Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the suspects comprise 113 foreign nationals who are 87 males and 26 females and their 17 Nigerian collaborators, four of which are males and 13 females.
Adejobi said the foreigners are primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin.
“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 statement reads.
“The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 2nd 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.”
Adejobi said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, assuring that additional information would be released when due.
