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Nigeria Police Force Cracks Down on Cybercrime Syndicate, Arrests 113 Foreign Nationals in Abuja

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against cybercrime, following a successful operation led by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja.

In a statement released on Monday via X (formerly Twitter) by the Police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF disclosed that 113 foreign nationals were apprehended on November 3, 2024, in the Jahi area of Abuja. The suspects are allegedly involved in sophisticated cybercrime operations, including internet fraud and marketing scams.

The raid uncovered a trove of evidence critical to the syndicate’s activities. Items recovered during the operation include:

  • A Toyota Tundra vehicle
  • Numerous laptops, smartphones, and tablets
  • High-capacity servers, routers, and drones
  • Specialized cyber equipment and gaming consoles
  • Identity cards, passports, and travel documents
  • Central processing units and other communication devices

The police statement read:
“As a follow-up to the investigation and recoveries, supported by credible evidence, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arraigned the 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges include computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration.”

The NPF highlighted that extensive investigations revealed the suspects’ involvement in a wide range of criminal activities, including human trafficking and immigration offences, in addition to cybercrime.

The Police further assured Nigerians of their commitment to combating transnational crime. “The Nigeria Police Force will continue to collaborate with international law enforcement agencies and embassies to track and prosecute cybercriminals, fight cybercrime, and ensure that offenders are held accountable under Nigerian law,” the statement concluded.

This operation underscores the NPF’s resolve to address the growing threat of cybercrime and ensure a secure digital space for Nigerians.

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BREAKING: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of FG’s Terrorism Charge

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has found the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on count-1 of the terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against him.

The court said it was satisfied that Kanu made series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, in furtherance of his separatist agitation for Biafra.

Trial Justice James Omotosho based his decision on what he described as “uncontroverted evidence” that was adduced before the court by the prosecution.

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BREAKING: NAF Delivers Devastating Precision Strike on Terrorist Enclave in Sambisa (Photos)

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the directive of the Chief of the Air Staff, has achieved another major breakthrough in the ongoing counterterrorism operations with a precision Air Interdiction (AI) mission conducted on 19 November 2025 at ARRA, a notorious terrorist hideout within the Sambisa general area.

The Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI initiated the attack following series of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions that tracked terrorist movements following the 17 October ambush on ground troops at KASHOMRI.

Persistent ISR coverage over KASHOMRI and Sambisa revealed suspicious activities and active terrorist structures at ARRA, prompting a deliberate, intelligence-driven strike. NAF air assets acquired and engaged designated objectives through coordinated, successive passes.

The strike achieved its intended effect with the complete destruction of all identified targets, significantly degrading the terrorists’ operational capabilities and disrupting their command and logistics networks.

This successful mission underscores the NAF’s unwavering commitment to protecting the nation, supporting ground forces, and sustaining relentless pressure on terrorist elements across all theatres of operation.

The Nigerian Air Force remains resolute in its mission to neutralize threats, defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity, and secure enduring peace for all citizens.

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BREAKING: VP Shettima arrives in Kebbi over Schoolgirls abduction

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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Kebbi State to meet with the state government officials and families of schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga.

The aircraft carrying Shettima landed at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi.Shettima was accompanied by Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Zubaida Umar, and other government officials.

Shettima, who had earlier departed Abuja for Kebbi on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is expected to convey Tinubu’s message to the people of the state, as well as receive a briefing on the situation for onward communication to the President.

Ohibaba.com recalls that the attack on the Kebbi school claimed the life of the school’s Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku, who was reportedly killed while trying to prevent the bandits from taking the girls away.

Meanwhile, the police said on Monday that a combined tactical team was deployed to comb the forests in a bid to rescue the girls.

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the attack and commiserated with the families of those affected.

He also postponed his scheduled trips to Johannesburg in South Africa and Luanda, Angola, to attend the 20th G20 Summit of leaders and the 7th AU-EU Summit, respectively.

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