cybercrime in nigeria

  1. Suspected Fraudster Arrested After Fatal Attack on EFCC Operatives in Anambra

    Nigeria Suspected Fraudster Arrested After Fatal Attack on EFCC Operatives in Anambra

    A suspected internet fraudster has been detained for allegedly killing an EFCC operative during an arrest operation in Anambra State. The suspect, armed with a pump-action gun, fatally shot one officer and injured another. Authorities are investigating the incident, which highlights the growing...
  2. 20-Year-Old Yahoo Boy Shocks Community, Stabs Parents in Alleged Deceit-Fueled Attack

    Nigeria 20-Year-Old Yahoo Boy Shocks Community, Stabs Parents in Alleged Deceit-Fueled Attack

    In a shocking incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, a 20-year-old suspected Yahoo Boy named Daniel Bamidele was arrested for stabbing his parents. The attack occurred in their home in the Apabielesin area. Daniel's mother, Titilayo, ran out of the house with serious injuries, seeking help, as her son...
  3. Nigeria Ranks Second in 2023 Africa Organised Crime Index, Report Highlights Surge in Human Trafficking and Cybercrime

    Nigeria Nigeria Ranks Second in 2023 Africa Organised Crime Index, Report Highlights Surge in Human Trafficking and Cybercrime

    The recently released Africa Organised Crime Index 2023, crafted by the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crime (Enact) project, delivers concerning findings, placing Nigeria in the second position. The Democratic Republic of the Congo leads the continental charts in...
  4. 70% of Nigerian Students Involved in Cybercrimes Says EFCC Chairman

    Nigeria 70% of Nigerian Students Involved in Cybercrimes Says EFCC Chairman

    Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), expressed deep worry over the prevalence of Nigerian youth involved in cybercrimes. In a statement issued by the EFCC, Olukoyede highlighted the alarming statistic that seven out of ten students in Nigeria are...
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