The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals—comprising 87 men and 26 women—on suspicion of cybercrime, hacking, and other actions that could jeopardize national security.
The detainees are mainly Chinese and Malaysian citizens, with police identifying 17 additional Nigerian suspects who allegedly collaborated with the foreign nationals.
In a statement on Sunday, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, noted, “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 raid, carried out on Saturday, November 3, 2024, was led by AIG Benneth Igweh, Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja. Officers from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command, Abuja, and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) collaborated in the operation.
“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,” he added.