Nigeria will continue to work with its international partners to ensure that cyber criminals and organised crime groups involved in transnational car thefts are deprived of the benefits of their illegal activities.
A statement on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu has ordered security and law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts in this direction.
According to the statement by the Presidency, Tinubu ordered the security and law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigeria Ports Authority, to intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals in possession of and trafficking in stolen vehicles.
The President noted that one of the most effective tools available to law enforcement agencies is depriving criminals of the proceeds from their illicit activities.
He acknowledged the recent handover of 53 vehicles and $180,300 by the EFCC to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on behalf of two Canadian citizens who were victims of cybercrimes perpetrated by Nigerian nationals.
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While expressing concern over the involvement of transnational organised criminal groups in exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, President Tinubu commended the Commission for collaborating with partners to ensure a coordinated and professional response to this menace.
The President further directed all relevant agencies, particularly the anti-corruption agencies, to protect Nigeria’s economic and financial integrity from organised crime infiltration.
He also demanded that the value of seized and confiscated moveable assets be preserved for the state, society, and victims in line with existing legislation and international conventions.
Tinubu said: “Nigeria is not a destination for stolen vehicles and a haven for illicit wealth from foreign countries.”
He affirmed that his administration remains committed to tackling money laundering, cybercrime, and other financial crimes.
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