The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with banking institutions in a renewed effort to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country.
This follows a high-level visit by a delegation from the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria to the NPF-NCCC Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, was aimed at deepening strategic cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and other financial crimes.
Welcoming the delegation, the Director of the Centre, Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Uche Henry, PhD, assured the banking sector of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to proactive, intelligence-driven policing and the use of digital forensics to combat emerging cyber threats both locally and internationally.
He emphasised that the Centre’s operations are focused on investigation and prosecution support in cybercrime cases, digital forensic examination and analysis, cyber intelligence gathering through social media monitoring, intelligence analysis and threat assessment, as well as vulnerability evaluation and protection of Nigeria’s Critical Information Infrastructure.
The Director stressed that collaboration with financial institutions remains vital, as cybercriminals frequently exploit banking platforms to perpetrate fraud and other digital crimes. He noted that closer partnerships would enhance information sharing, early threat detection, and rapid response to cyber incidents.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Chairman of the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Signature Bank, Mr. Nixon Iwedi, ACIB, described the visit as a follow-up to earlier engagements with the Inspector-General of Police in Lagos.
He commended the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the NPF-NCCC, for its professionalism, resilience, and sustained efforts in addressing cybercrime within Nigeria and across international borders. Mr. Iwedi expressed the banking sector’s readiness to work closely with law enforcement agencies to safeguard financial systems, protect customers, and strengthen national economic security.
The visit marks a significant step in reinforcing public-private partnership in tackling cyber threats and ensuring a more secure digital and financial ecosystem in Nigeria.
