Thursday October 15, 2026
SituationREPORT
By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has announced the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Week, urging Nigerians to adopt safer online practices and strengthen collective efforts to combat cybercrime.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The programme, organised through the National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, is themed “Towards a Resilient Cyberspace” and is designed to promote cybersecurity awareness, encourage responsible digital behaviour and protect Nigeria’s cyberspace against emerging threats.Buy Maps
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, has invited stakeholders and members of the public to participate in activities aimed at deepening understanding of cyber threats and practical measures for staying safe online, CSP Iniedu said.
As part of the programme, a seminar and panel discussion will hold on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The event will provide a platform for knowledge sharing and discussions on cybersecurity, cybercrime prevention and strategies for building resilience against evolving digital threats.Police leadership courses
The awareness campaign will continue on Saturday, October 17, with a Cybersecurity Awareness Walk scheduled to commence at 6:30 a.m. from the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The walk is intended to extend cybersecurity sensitisation beyond conference halls and encourage broader public participation in safeguarding the country’s digital environment.
The Police Force has called on government institutions, private sector organisations, educational institutions, civil society groups, the media and other members of the public to support and participate in the initiative.
It also urged Nigerians to embrace basic online safety measures, including using strong and unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, protecting personal information and verifying suspicious links and requests before responding.
The Force specifically warned against sharing passwords, personal identification numbers, PINs and one-time passwords, OTPs, stressing the importance of remaining vigilant when using digital platforms.
According to the Police, the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to preventing and combating cybercrime through public sensitisation, collaboration with relevant stakeholders and effective law enforcement.Police news updates
It emphasised that building a resilient cyberspace requires everyone to remain informed, vigilant and responsible in their online activities.
