By John Ogunsemore
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) successfully recovered N8,821,001,881.80 proceeds of crime and prosecuted 751 individuals in 2024.
The centre also recovered 115,237.91 USDT and $84,000 within the period.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, January 7.
Adejobi said the recoveries were part of the outstanding achievements of the centre in the past, particularly in combating cybercrime.
He said the recovered funds have been restituted to the victims of cybercrime, reaffirming the commitment of the force to protecting citizens and ensuring justice for those affected by fraudulent activities.
“Similarly, in the past year, the Cybercrime Unit has actively engaged in strategic operations, resulting in the arrests and prosecutions of over 751 individuals involved in cybercrime.
“The unit has successfully recovered a total of 685 devices that were used in these nefarious activities, which include 467 mobile phones, 137 laptops and computers, 46 routers, 4 servers, 1 drone, and 4 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,” Adejobi said.
Meanwhile, 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.
Adejobi said these achievements reflect the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to fighting cybercrime and enhancing the safety of citizens in the digital space.