Police Arrest Six Over Alleged N7.7bn Telecom Hacking in Nigeria

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended at least six suspects in connection with an alleged N7.7 billion telecom hacking incident in Nigeria. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police public relations officer, revealed in a statement that the suspects unlawfully gained access to a telecom company's core system and diverted airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion.

Investigations are ongoing, with further details to be disclosed in due course. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybercrime in the telecommunications sector.

The police are working diligently to uncover the full extent of the hacking operation and bring the perpetrators to justice.