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113 foreigners held over threat to Nigeria security

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested 113 foreign nationals, comprising 87 males and 26 females for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security in Nigeria.

Police Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this on Sunday in a statement, which however did not reveal the suspects identities.

The arrested suspects are primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females), according to the statement.

ACP Adejobi said, “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, 2nd 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.

“We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due”, ACP Adejobi said in the statement.

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