Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian
The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), led by IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for their successful dismantling of two major cybercrime hubs in Abuja and Lagos.
In a statement signed by NBM President Olorogun Ese Kakor, the organization hailed the EFCC’s arrest of 792 suspects in Lagos, including 400 foreign nationals—primarily Chinese, Arabs, and Filipinos—as a significant victory in the fight against fraud, cybercrime, and money laundering.
NBM emphasized that these achievements reaffirm Nigeria’s reputation for exceptional intelligence gathering and global networking capabilities. The group also called on INTERPOL to provide concrete evidence of its reported arrest of over 300 Nigerians, including names and locations, to assist the EFCC and NPF in their investigations.
Refuting claims linking Nigerians to viral videos of alleged cybercriminals, NBM noted that the individuals in the footage appeared to be Filipinos, not Nigerians. It urged INTERPOL to collaborate with Nigerian authorities for accurate verification and effective prosecution.
The statement further highlighted concerns about foreigners disguising themselves as Nigerians to commit cybercrimes, citing the case of an American impersonating a “Nigerian Prince” to scam victims. NBM called for the extradition and prosecution of such individuals to restore Nigeria’s global image.
The organization reiterated its disassociation from “Black Axe,” stating:
“NBM of Africa is a reputable organization with members from all walks of life. Linking us to Black Axe is both racist and libelous. The term ‘Black’ in our name reflects pride in our identity and heritage, not criminality.”
NBM concluded by offering its support to security agencies in combating cybercrime, emphasizing the importance of targeting actual offenders rather than tarnishing the reputation of innocent groups.
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