President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Ports Authority, and other law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts in combating cybercrime and transnational car theft.
Tinubu’s directive comes after the recent handover of 53 vehicles and $180,300 by the EFCC to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, in response to cybercrimes affecting two Canadian citizens. The president praised the collaboration between Nigerian and international authorities, stating that the fight against organised crime must be robust and coordinated.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu reiterated that Nigeria will not be a destination for stolen vehicles or illicit wealth from foreign countries. He emphasized the importance of depriving criminals of their illegal gains and called on anti-corruption agencies to protect the country’s economic and financial integrity.
Tinubu also vowed to preserve the value of confiscated assets for the benefit of the state, society, and victims, in line with Nigerian laws and international agreements. He assured that Nigeria will continue collaborating with global partners to curb money laundering, cybercrime, and transnational organised crime.