Nigeria Police Launch Cybercrime Awareness Campaign

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has initiated a cybercrime awareness campaign to warn Nigerians about the dangers of investment fraud, romance scams, and sexual extortion, also known as sextortion. AIG Akaninyene Ezima, the director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), stated that public education is crucial in reducing cybercrime.

He highlighted that many victims fall prey to fraudulent investment schemes promising high returns, often leading to significant financial losses. Ezima noted that some Nigerians have lost hundreds of millions to billions of naira due to these scams.

He also addressed the issue of romance scams, where fraudsters exploit online relationships to obtain intimate photographs and threaten victims with exposure. The campaign, held in Abuja, received support from IGP Olatunji Disu and emphasized the role of media in disseminating information about cybercrime prevention.

Ezima advised citizens to be cautious with personal information and to investigate investment opportunities thoroughly.