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IGP Baba Charges Public to Report Cybercrimes, Domiciles Cybercrime Reporting Portal

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has urged the public to report all forms of cybercrimes to the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Reporting Portal, which is domiciled at the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja. The portal is accessible through various channels, including a website, email, WhatsApp, and phone number. IGP Baba believes that effective policing via intelligence gathering is crucial in addressing cybercrimes and ensuring public safety. To enhance intelligence gathering, the IGP has ordered the completion of a new office complex for the Force Intelligence Bureau, equipped with state-of-the-art gadgets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has created a Cybercrime Reporting Portal to receive reports of cybercrimes, including identity theft, child sexual exploitation, cyber-stalking, and credit card fraud.
  • The portal is located at the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja and provides access to intelligence and data sharing between 195 member countries.
  • The portal also offers resources such as abridged cybercrime awareness material, online safety tips, and a downloadable handbook.
  • The IGP has ordered the completion of a new office complex for the Force Intelligence Bureau, equipped with ICT-based state-of-the-art gadgets.
  • The AIG-FIB has been tasked with training officers and men on the use of the new office complex and deployment of the new gadgets.
  • The IGP has reiterated the commitment of the Force to ensuring the protection of lives and property, and has urged all stakeholders in security to disseminate actionable intelligence for prompt police action.

Statistics:

  • 195 member countries have access to intelligence and data sharing through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja.
  • The Nigeria Police Force has established a Cybercrime Reporting Portal at the INTERPOL NCB site.
  • The portal provides access to various resources, including:

+ Abridged cybercrime awareness material

+ Online safety tips

+ The 2015 Cybercrime Act

+ Africa's First Storified Cybersecurity Handbook - 'no go fall maga'

Sources:

  • A statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, dated [no date provided]
  • The Nigeria Police Force's Cybercrime Reporting Portal - https://incb.npf.gov.ng
  • INTERPOL Nigeria's email address - interpolnigeria@npf.gov.ng
  • Nigeria Police Force's WhatsApp number - 07043797900
  • Nigeria Police Force's phone/SMS number - 08094557845

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