The Joint Task Force on Cybercrime has been described as a transformative initiative effort to combat cybercrime
JOINT TASK FORCE– A revolutionary project that is meant to better Nigeria’s criminal justice response to the growing menace of cybercrime has been officially inaugurated by the federal government.
The Joint Task Force on Cybercrime has been described as a transformative initiative during its introduction.
Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, made a statement during the opening ceremony in Abuja. He stated that the initiative represents more than just the beginning of a project; rather, it signals the birth of a vision.
Although Nigeria has a legal framework, he emphasized that laws alone are insufficient without empowered and coordinated personnel to implement them.
Fagbemi said, “A vision built on collaboration, synergy, and mutual respect among justice institutions. We also need an effective criminal justice response, which requires seamless cooperation between red bank actors, investigators, and prosecutors.”
Speaking at the event, Cheikh Toure, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Representative, who was Represented by UNODC National Programme Official, Baranaye Marcus characterized the Joint Case Team as a proactive response to the changing cybercrime threats.
Toure said, “Our collective efforts to combat cybercrime are strengthened by the dedication and expertise of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary.”
Lord David Hanson, the minister of state for Home Affairs in the UK, who is also present at the event, referred to the inauguration as a momentous occasion for both countries.
Hanson said, “It is a deep honor and privilege for myself as the Home Office Minister in the United Kingdom, but also for my colleagues from the National Crime Agency, from the Home Office, and the High Commission to witness this historic signing agreement between the criminal justice agencies in Nigeria to tackle issues important to both our countries.”