Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have 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 constitute threat to national security.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the 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.
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The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
According to Adejobi, the Force is investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from the suspects.
He added that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the Force investigations and will update the public on the outcomes of investigations as and when due.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
