192 Police Officers Trained in Cybercrime Solutions, Three Arrested for Online Fraud

192 officers nationwide have received training from the Nigeria Police Force on how to use the Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution (AFIS) in the fight against cybercrime.
From July 9 to August 15, 2025, officers from all 36 state commands, the Federal Capital Territory, and 10 specialized units participated in the training, which was organized in collaboration with Radio Tactics Group Limited.
The program’s goal, according to the Force, was to increase forensic and digital skills for better investigations.

In addition to recognizing threats, officers received training on how to retrieve and interpret data from satellite phones, GPS units, SIM cards, and other mobile devices.

They also possessed the ability to correlate operational data with intelligence records using forensic hotlists and biometric collection.

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In addition to stepping up its efforts to combat cybercrime, the police also reported that three suspects had been arrested.

Olalekan Oke, Dele Titus, and Gbenga Samuel were arrested for online fraud, identity theft, and cyberstalking in Abuja and Lagos.

According to investigations, the suspects hacked a WhatsApp account on July 18, 2025, contacted the owner, and demanded ₦3 million in order to prevent important material from being exposed.

Their arrest and the recovery of the compromised account resulted from forensic investigation that linked the activity to them.

In order to achieve international standards in combating cybercrime, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun reiterated that the Force will keep implementing digital strategies and enhancing officer training.