EFCC, NCS Partner To Tackle Cybercrime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Nigeria Computer Society, NSC, have expressed readiness to work together in tackling the menace of computer-related frauds.

Speaking on Wednesday, 13th October, 2021, during a courtesy visit to the office of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Commander, Ahmed Ghali, the Chairman, NSC, Lagos Chapter, Kunle Oladipo, said the group aimed to partner with the Commission in its sustained war against cybercriminals.

Oladipo, who also decried the rise in cybercrime activities in the country, stated that “ We have observed that cybercriminals are giving us a bad name by defrauding unsuspecting people. So, there must be concerted efforts to change the narrative particularly in Lagos.”

Also speaking, Tunde Ogunremi, a member of the group, emphasized the need to keep the cyberspace safe at all times, adding that “ our collaboration with the EFCC will go a long way in containing the dangerous activities of the perpetrators of cybercrime.”

In his response, the EFCC Zonal Commander said: “ You and I know that one of the tools used by perpetrators of cybercrime activities is the computer. And here, we deal with a lot computer-related frauds. So, are ready to collaborate with you.”

Ghali, who also emphasized that the Commission gives priority to training, said “though the EFCC is the leading anti-graft agency in the country, it can not do it alone. This is the reason we always welcome collaboration with relevant stakeholders.”