The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has strengthened its collaboration with banking institutions to bolster efforts against cybercrime and financial fraud in the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday, said the Centre hosted a high-level delegation from the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria at its headquarters in Abuja as part of moves to enhance strategic cooperation in tackling cyber-related offences.
Welcoming the delegation, Director of the Centre, CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry, reaffirmed the NPF-NCCC’s commitment to combating cybercrime both locally and internationally through intelligence-driven policing, digital forensics and strategic partnerships.
He outlined the Centre’s core mandates to include investigation and prosecution support for cybercrime cases, digital forensic analysis, social media monitoring and cyber intelligence gathering, cyber threat assessment, as well as vulnerability protection of Nigeria’s Critical Information Infrastructure.
According to him, sustained collaboration with financial institutions is crucial, as the financial system remains a major target and channel for cybercriminal activities.
Leader of the delegation, Mr. Nixon Iwedi, Chairman of the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Signature Bank, said the visit followed earlier engagements with the Inspector-General of Police in Lagos aimed at deepening cooperation between the Police and the banking sector.
He commended the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the NPF-NCCC, for its professionalism and resilience in combating cybercrime within Nigeria and across international borders.
