The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.
The suspects are 87 males and 26 females, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators, 4 males and 13 females.
Spokesman for the force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
ACP Adejobi said 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.
According to him, 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).
He also disclosed that the force is investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them, adding that the suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.
