The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with Radio Tactics Group Limited, has concluded a nationwide specialized training on the Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution (AFIS), aimed at strengthening the digital and forensic capacity of its personnel to combat cyber-related crimes.
The training, which ran from July 9 to August 15, 2025, involved 192 officers drawn from the 36 State Commands, the Federal Capital Territory, and 10 specialized formations. Facilitators from the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and Radio Tactics Group trained participants on threat identification, digital evidence extraction, communication and location data analysis, biometric capture, and the use of forensic hotlists for intelligence matching.
According to the Force, the new skills will enhance operational efficiency and bolster its ability to tackle cybercrime and complex investigations nationwide.
In a related development, operatives of the NPF-NCCC have arrested three suspects — Gbenga Samuel, Dele Titus, and Olalekan Oke, in Abuja and Lagos for alleged cyberstalking, identity theft, and online fraud.
Investigations revealed that on July 18, 2025, the suspects hacked into a victim’s WhatsApp account and demanded ₦3 million to prevent the release of confidential data. A detailed forensic analysis led to their arrest, the recovery of the account, and the uncovering of an ongoing organized cybercrime network now under investigation.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to modern and digitalized approaches in combating cybercrime, emphasizing continuous training and re-training of personnel in line with global best practices.
