Nigeria Police Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Cybercrime

Mohammed Husaini 

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The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Center (NPF-NCCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating all forms of cybercrime in the country. Additionally, the centre aims to educate Nigerians about the dangers associated with cybercriminal activities.

The Director, NPF-NCCC, Commissioner of Police, CP Ifeanyi Uche, made this disclosure at the NPF-NCCC Cyber Security Week awareness walk with the theme “Together, we create a safe cyber world” in Abuja.

CP Uche stated that the awareness is essential due to the rising trend of cybercrime on the global stage, stating that the NPF-NCCC is poised to sensitise Nigerians about various crimes committed in cyberspace.

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The Commissioner further stated the centre in collaboration with various agencies like the National Orientation Agency, National Identity Management Commission, Data Protection Commission, National Intelligence Agency, Office of the National Security Adviser, and ONSA, among others to make Nigerians be well-informed on how to detect fraudulent acts from some unscrupulous elements and how to protect themselves from falling victims.

The director, who reaffirmed the centre’s unwavering commitment to fighting cybercrime in the country, elaborated that the NPF-NCCC is in synergy with other foreign cybercrime centers to further strengthen the fight against cybercrime.

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