The Nigeria Police Force, through its community-oriented and preventive policing initiative, the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has launched a month-long Cybercrime Awareness Campaign to mark Cybercrime Awareness Month this October.
The campaign, which runs from October 1 to 31, 2025, seeks to educate Nigerians—particularly young people, on the dangers of cybercrime, its legal consequences, and safe online practices. Throughout the month, POCACOV will disseminate digital awareness posts, safety tips, educational materials, and advocacy messages across its official social media platforms.
Speaking at the launch, the National Coordinator of POCACOV, ACP Olabisi Okuwobi, psc, mnipr, mipra (UK), described cybercrime as a growing threat to national security, economic stability, and the future of Nigerian youths. She emphasised the need for preventive sensitisation, youth engagement, and value reorientation to curb the menace.
“The fight against cybercrime is not only about enforcement but also about awareness, prevention, and empowerment. Through this campaign, we aim to equip Nigerians with the knowledge to make safe choices online, resist criminal tendencies, and embrace digital responsibility,” ACP Okuwobi said.
The initiative is in line with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to preventive policing and POCACOV’s broader mission of working with stakeholders, schools, parents, community leaders, and youth organisations to reduce vices such as cultism, drug abuse, sexual and gender-based violence, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
POCACOV urged Nigerians to actively engage with the campaign on its social media platforms and help spread the message of cyber safety and responsibility.
