Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced this through a statement released on Sunday.
Adejobi noted that foreign nationals comprising 87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin were arrested alongside their Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females).
The suspects accused of using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities, were arrested during a raid at Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, on Saturday.
The Police announced the commencement of further investigation, adding that the suspects would be charged in court after the probe.
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 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.“
“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.”
