The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, 87 males and 26 females, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian descent, along with 17 Nigerian collaborators, 4 males and 13 females, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities posing national security threats.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an in-depth investigation into possible security risks and networks involved.
“This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects reportedly used computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities,” said ACP Adejobi.
The operation, led by Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters in Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, and involved officers from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analyzing the exhibits recovered from them,” stated the FPRO.
He further assured the public that the suspects would be charged in court once the investigation is complete, adding, “We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.”
