President Bola Tinubu has pledged to enhance the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) capabilities by providing additional weapons, training, and personnel to combat crime more effectively. This commitment was made during the inauguration of the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and the Nigeria Police Force Resource Centre in Abuja.
The NPF-NCCC aims to strengthen national security and align with the broader policy objectives of reforming the Nigeria Police Force. The centre is intended to address the increasing threats from cybercriminals, online financial fraudsters, and cyber terrorists who exploit the internet for destabilizing activities.
Tinubu highlighted the impact of emerging technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and 5G technology on the expansion of cyber-based threats. He emphasized that the government is revising its National Cybercrime strategies to better protect cyberspace and promote a secure digital economy.
The president urged Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun to effectively utilize the new facilities to enhance cybersecurity and national development. He called for a collaborative approach among all security agencies to address complex security challenges and eliminate interagency rivalries.
Egbetokun noted that the NPF-NCCC would revolutionize policing in Nigeria by leveraging technology, innovation, and partnerships to tackle cybercrimes, marking a significant step in the Nigeria Police’s commitment to addressing digital security threats.