The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration among local and international stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime.
This position was disclosed by the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center, Akaninyene Ezima, during a familiarisation visit by members of the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) to the Centre’s office in Abuja.
The JCTC is a multi-agency task force comprising representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, Federal Ministry of Justice, Nigeria Police Force, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit.
Speaking during the visit, the team leader, Jamila Akaaga Ade, reiterated the group’s readiness to work closely with the NPF-NCCC. She affirmed the team’s commitment to strengthening coordinated efforts aimed at tackling cybercrime within Nigeria and across international borders.
The Joint Case Team is mandated to investigate cybercrime cases across its member agencies and utilise international legal frameworks to ensure the swift prosecution of offenders.
The engagement underscored growing efforts by Nigerian authorities to deepen institutional synergy and reinforce the country’s response to evolving cyber threats in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.
