‘7 out of 10 Nigerian students are involved in cybercrimes’ – EFCC
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concerns over the growing rate of cybercrimes among the youth, adding that seven out of ten Nigerian students are involved in the ugly act.
The EFCC boss made this while meeting a delegation from Daar Communication PLC at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
In a statement released on the EFCC official X handle, the head of the anti-graft agency highlighted the alarming rate of youth involvement in cybercrimes while urging the third estate of the realm to design programmes aimed at curbing the menace among the potential leaders of Nigeria in the nearest future.
“We are looking towards Daar Communications to enlighten our youths on the evils of cybercrimes. It is worrisome that 7 out of 10 students today are involved in cybercrimes.
“These are the youths we are preparing to be leaders of tomorrow. The media should not relent in enlightening them on the evils of such criminal practices.”
Earlier in his presentation, Chief Executive Officer of Daar Communications Plc, Mr Tony Akiotu congratulated Olukoyede on his appointment as the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, describing him “as a square peg in a square hole”.
