The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects in connection with “high-level” cybercrimes that “threaten national security”, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians.
Force spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrests in a statement Sunday, noting that the foreign suspects include 87 males and 26 females from China and Malaysia. The 17 Nigerian suspects include four males and 13 females.
He added that the suspects were detained following a raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where computers and other sophisticated devices were reportedly used to facilitate criminal activities.
The operation, led by AIG Benneth Igweh of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, involved officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC). Police are currently analysing the recovered exhibits.
“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analyzing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of our investigations,” Adejobi stated.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
