The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its cybercrime unit recovered over N8 billion and $115,000 in 2024.
In a statement on Tuesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, said the unit’s strategic operations led to the arrest and prosecution of 751 individuals involved in cybercrime.
Adejobi said the amount recovered has been restituted to the victims of cybercrime, which, according to him, reaffirmed the force’s commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring justice for those affected by fraudulent activities.
He added that the unit also recovered 685 devices for cybercrimes, including 467 mobile phones, 137 laptops and computers, 46 routers, four servers, one drone, and four Starlink devices.
“Additionally, the operations led to the confiscation of 16 houses, 39 plots of land, 14 land documents, and 26 vehicles, further dismantling the infrastructure supporting cybercriminal activities,” he said.
“In recognition of its outstanding performance and dedication, the NPF-NCCC has been awarded the title of the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate based in Singapore, securing the top position among 54 participating African countries.
“These achievements reflect the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to fighting cybercrime and enhancing the safety of citizens in the digital space.”
Adejobi said operatives of the unit also apprehended four suspected criminals identified as Douglass Victor, Egbo Martins, Lucky Adesunloye, and Ndifreke Joseph Moody for cyber-related offences
