The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 of whom are males), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (including four males) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.
In a statement on Sunday, Police Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jabi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
The police spokesman further said that “the operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3 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”.
