Jubilation as INTERPOL appoints Nigerian police commissioner to head an important unit in Africa

• A Nigerian Police Commissioner, CP Ifeanyi Henry Uche, has gotten a continental appointment from the World Police Organization (INTERPOL)
• INTERPOL appointed Uche as the Chairman of the African Heads of Cybercrime Objects after the tenure of Ratjindua Tjivikua, head of Cybercrime of Namibia expired
• The African Heads of Cybercrime Objects comprised heads of 54 nations within the continent of Africa

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of expertise covering metro and authorities protection

A Nigerian Police Commissioner, CP Ifeanyi Henry Uche, has been appointed by the World Police Organization (INTERPOL) as the Chairman of the African Heads of Cybercrime Objects.

Uche is taking on from Ratjindua Tjivikua, head of Cybercrime of Namibia after his tenure expired.

He will chair the cybercrime devices which comprise heads of 54 nations.

As reported by Forefront, Uche is accountable Nigeria Police Pressure Nationwide Cyber Crime Centre (NPF -NCCC).

The CP whereas speaking on the closing of the Africa Working Community Assembly on Cybercrime on Friday, Might maybe well 3 mentioned unusual technologies have an increasing selection of uncovered African our on-line world as attainable targets for cybercriminals.

He lamented that most African nations have low levels of dedication to cybersecurity.

“It’s miles mandatory that we be part of the operational subgroups created by INTERPOL to bolster our collective efficiency within the fight against cybercrime within the sub-situation.”

The police boss advocated for the establishment of an African Incident Response Mechanism and Cybersecurity Frameworks on a Police-to-Police foundation.

Uche mentioned it would support to connect away with the bottlenecks impeding the free float of resources.

“I like to recommend for the establishment of African Incident Response Mechanism and Cybersecurity Frameworks on a Police-to-Police foundation to connect away with the bottlenecks impeding the free float of resources.

“We must the least bit times leverage the INTERPOL NCB 1/247 conversation community and existing capabilities with regard to sharing of labeled intelligence.”

As reported by AIT, Uche used to be first and foremost appointed as the Vice Chairman of Africa Heads of Cybercrime Objects in July, 2022.

Nigeria Appointed Vice Chairman Of Interpol Africa Heads Of Cybercrime Objects

Rivers CP wins police commissioner of the 12 months

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Nigeria Police Pressure rewarded 16 officers at its maiden version of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation ceremony.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers instruct Declare, Olatunji Disu used to be awarded the Commissioner of Police of the 12 months.

15 other excellent law enforcement officials had been also rewarded in accordance to the suggestions of the Nigeria Police Pressure Awards Committee.

Supply: Legit.ng