The federal government on Wednesday strengthened its commitment against cyber crime by approving a Computer Crime Prosecution Unit (CCPU) under the supervision of the Public Prosecution Department of the Federal Ministry of Justice. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke said the unit will be responsible for the prosecution of those found to be involved in cyber crimes. ”Nigeria needs to have a robust cyber security and cybercrime prevention/prosecution structure to drive issues related to cybercrime,” said Mr. Adoke in a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Ambrose Momoh.
The new department will work with agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the telecommunications and banking sectors.
“Officers to man the unit are to commence immediate training in basic cyber prosecutors’ courses and electronic evidence handling, amongst others, while other modalities for the effective takeoff of the CCPU are being worked out,” he said.
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