Nigerian Police Cyber Crime Unit Recovers N8 Billion, Ranked Best in Africa.
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The Nigerian Police National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has been recognized as the best cybercrime unit in Africa for 2024 by the Singapore-based Interpol Cyber Crime Directorate. The recognition comes after the unit announced the recovery of over NZ$8.8 billion, as well as large amounts of cryptocurrency and US dollars, returned to cybercrime victims.
In 2024, the NPF-NCCC recovered N8,821,001,881.80 (eight billion, eight hundred twenty-one million, one thousand eight hundred eighty-one naira, eighty kobo), 115,237.91 USDT and $84,000 (eighty-four). The unit also reported the arrest and prosecution of more than 751 individuals involved in cybercrime.
Operations conducted by the Cyber Crimes Unit led to the seizure of 685 devices used in cybercriminal activities, including 467 mobile phones, 137 laptops and desktops, 46 routers, 4 servers, 1 drone, and 4 Starlink devices. Authorities also confiscated 16 houses, 39 plots of land, 14 land documents and 26 vehicles, disrupting the infrastructure that supports these illegal activities.
In addition to these achievements, the NPF-NCCC announced the recent arrest of four suspects: Douglass Victor, Egbo Efe Martins, Lucky Adesunloye and Ndifreke Joseph Moody, for various cybercrime offences.
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The Nigerian Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to combat cyber threats and strengthen national cyber security. She advised citizens to be cautious when sharing sensitive information online and to cultivate a culture of cybercrime awareness and responsible online behavior.
The announcement was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on January 7, 2025.
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