No fewer than 130 individuals, including 87 Chinese and Malaysian nationals, have arrested for alleged high-level cybercrimes and hacking activities threatening national security.
The arrests were made by Nigeria Police Force at Jahi area of Abuja, with 17 Nigerian nationals also taken into custody.
According to Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, where the suspects were using sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
A statement by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday, said 17 others arrested were identified as Nigerians.
The statement reads partly: “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 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).
“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.”
