EFCC reaffirms stand against cyberbullying, online harassment

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukoyede has restated the Commission’s commitment to combating cyberbullying and online harassment in Nigeria.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Olukoyede reiterated this in Abuja at the National Association of Nigeria Students ,NANS’ conference on Cyber Security Awareness and Best Practices at the weekend.

Speaking through Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE Olalekan Ogunjobi, the Chairman emphasized the need for collective action against the crime.

“Cyberbullying and online harassment have become significant issues globally, including Nigeria. The EFCC is committed to investigating and prosecuting cases involving financial crimes, including those related to cyberbullying and online harassment. As a Commission, we recognize the devastating impact of cyberbullying on individuals, particularly young people, and we are determined to play our part in creating a safer online environment’’, he said.

He further said that the EFCC has established specialized Units to investigate and prosecute cyber-related offences, even as the Commission is collaborating with other agencies to tackle the offences…

EFCC Reaffirms Stand against Cyberbullying, Online Harassment

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukoyede has restated the Commission’s commitment to combating cyberbullying and online harassment in Nigeria.

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— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) January 28, 2025

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