Efforts to combat cybercriminals and transnational car thieves operating within Nigeria are expected to become more intense.
President Bola Tinubu gave the directive to security and law enforcement agencies to increase their intensity to crack down cybercriminals and transnational car thieves.
In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent collaboration with Canadian authorities, which led to the recovery of $180,000 and 53 vehicles.
“Nigeria is not a destination for stolen vehicles and a haven for illicit wealth from foreign countries,” Tinubu said. “We will remain relentless in tackling financial crimes, cybercrime, and money laundering.”
The President emphasized that the most effective way to weaken organized crime is by depriving criminals of the proceeds from their illegal activities. He urged law enforcement agencies to step up their vigilance and work together to intercept criminal networks and preserve seized and confiscated assets for the benefit of the state, society, and victims.
“Criminals must not benefit from their illicit activities,” Tinubu said, adding that Nigeria is committed to maintaining strong relationships with international partners to ensure that criminals who operate across borders are brought to justice.
