The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has reinforced its partnership with the banking sector in a bid to combat cybercrime and financial fraud. A high-level delegation from the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria visited the NPF-NCCC Headquarters in Abuja to deepen strategic collaboration.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, NPF-NCCC Director CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry, reiterated the Centre’s commitment to tackling cybercrime nationally and internationally through intelligence-driven policing, digital forensics, and strategic partnerships.
CP Uche outlined the Centre’s core mandates, which include investigating and supporting the prosecution of cybercrime cases, conducting digital forensic analysis, monitoring social media for cyber threats, performing intelligence assessments, and protecting Nigeria’s Critical Information Infrastructure. He emphasized that effective collaboration with financial institutions is essential, given that banks are often exploited by cybercriminals.
Mr. Nixon Iwedi, ACIB, Chairman of the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers and Managing Director/CEO of Signature Bank, described the visit as a follow-up to prior engagements with the Inspector-General of Police in Lagos. He commended the NPF-NCCC for its professionalism, resilience, and ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime both within Nigeria and across international borders.
