The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched a new platform for Nigerians to report cybercrime, improving the safety and security of the country’s digital space.
Accessible via the website, the new reporting platform, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC). This upgraded platform replaces the previous site, which is now obsolete.
The NPF assures users that the new platform incorporates enhanced security measures to safeguard user information and guarantee confidentiality. It’s also designed to be user-friendly, allowing for effortless and efficient reporting of cybercrime incidents.
The platform also comes with improved tracking and response mechanisms to facilitate prompt and effective action on reported cases.
The Inspector-General of Police is urging all Nigerians to actively utilize this new platform for reporting any cybercrime activities.
The Nigeria Police Force has noted that vigilance and prompt reporting greatly contribute to police efforts in tackling the cybercrime menace in Nigeria.
This launch comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu signed the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, into law in February.
The new Act amends certain sections of the 2015 Cybercrimes Act. It’s important to note that some stakeholders have put forward concerns that security agencies might misuse the Cybercrimes Act to suppress journalists and activists.
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