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Nov 3, 20241 min read

The Nigerian Police Force Raided Chinese Cyber hackers in Abuja, 130 Suspects with 113 Foreign National

The Nigerian Police Force Raided Chinese Cyber hackers in Abuja, 130 Suspects with 113 Foreign National
Galaxy TV · Local News desk · Lagos

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The Nigerian Police force arrested 130 individuals, with 113 foreign nationals mainly Chinese and Malaysian and 17 Nigerians for involvement in hacking and cybercrime which poses potential national security risks.


The arrests were made during a raid led by Assistant Inspector-General of Police Benneth Igweh at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja.

The operation involved the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command and the National Cyber Crime Centre. The police are conducting a thorough investigation, analyzing recovered evidence, and plan to charge the suspects in court.

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