Police Arrest 130 Foreign Nationals, Nigerians For Hacking

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 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.

The Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement, “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, led by the assistant inspector-general of police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, November 3, 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).

The police added, “We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. Upon the conclusion of our investigations, the suspects will be charged in court.

“We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.”