We will protect your database from hackers-Police assures NIMC

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center(NPFCCC), has assured authorities of the National Identity Management Commission(NIMC), of the security and safety of its database.
Director of the center, Henry Uche, gave the assurance when he received the Director General/CEO of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote ppin his office in Abuja.
The assurance is coming following concerns over the security of the commission’s database.
This is just as the center has called on Nigerians to report any cybercrime cases and related offences through its E-reporting portal, which provides a secure and convenient platform for citizens to report incidents and support the fight against cybercriminals.
The centre while noting that although the NIMC has a strong cyber security, the NPF-NCCC following the speculation swiftly conducted a forensic analysis on the database and found out that it was secure.
The Director In a statement, said, “Although NIMC’s protection is strong, we seek to provide an additional layer of security, which is the responsibility of the Nigeria Police Force to protect lives and properties, including our digital information infrastructure and that of the Federal Government and NIMC.”
During the visit, the Director of NPF-NCCC showcased the Center’s state-of-the-art facilities, such as the OSINT Lab, Threat Response Lab, Network Analysis Lab, and Forensics Lab.
He commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun for his unwavering passion, resilience, and dedication to creating an enabling environment for the Cyber Hawks to effectively combat cybercriminals in Nigeria.