…and Prosecution law. US authorities have in recent months stepped up their crackdown on criminal networks operating in the US and West Africa who seek to defraud elderly Americans. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 12:01 PM | Share this Story

…that his experience reinforced his belief that ransom payments only strengthen criminal networks and fuel more abductions."By the time we continue to pay ransom to these people, we are encouraging them to be kidnapping people more and more," he said He argued that if kidnappers realise they cannot obtain money from vic…

…transformation, making innovation "no longer a choice" but "an operational necessity." "Criminal networks now exploit artificial intelligence, encrypted communication and cyber-enabled fraud to operate across borders with high sophistication. "This challenges traditional policing models and forces us to rethink how we…

…if its youth population was threatened by substance abuse and addiction, stressing that criminal networks involved in drug trafficking continued to undermine national security and exploit societal vulnerabilities. According to him, the summit provides an opportunity for stakeholders to renew their commitment, strengthe…

…must move beyond periodic seizures that generate headlines but rarely dismantle criminal networks. Intelligence-led investigations should identify manufacturers, financiers, distributors and retailers that sustain illicit trade. Successful prosecutions, not occasional confiscations should become the norm as a true meas…

…in institutions that steadily improve their capacity to prevent attacks, dismantle criminal networks, rescue victims, prosecute offenders, protect vulnerable communities, and earn the confidence of citizens. It is measured by the ability of government institutions to work together against increasingly interconnected th…

…economic prospects. Too many communities have watched opportunities disappear while criminal networks expand. Under such circumstances, vulnerable youths become easy targets for recruitment, manipulation, and indoctrination. This is why the importance of education cannot be overstated. Every skill acquired is a barrier…

…the level of involvement of the suspects and to uncover possible links to wider criminal networks. Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, commended the officers involved in the raid and praised their commitment to fighting drug-related crimes in the state. 25 nabbed as police raid notorious drug spots in Jos

…organised crime, cybercrime, financial crimes, border security and interstate criminal networks. State Police should handle local crimes and community?based security challenges.” He flagged key threats to success: political interference, ethnic bias, intelligence fragmentation, jurisdictional disputes and funding gaps.…

…the police would sustain intelligence-led operations and aggressive patrols to dismantle criminal networks and improve public safety. The Commissioner also called on residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, warning that individuals involved in drug trafficking or other crimi…

…to him, Nigeria's security challenges have become more complicated because some criminal networks maintain links with extremist groups operating across Africa. "We are dealing with individuals who have operated in conflict zones across the continent. Some of these people have experience from places where terrorism has…

…assured citizens that the government would not relent in its determination to dismantle criminal networks and secure affected communities. The governor's latest remarks reinforce a position he has repeatedly maintained since assuming office: that lasting peace in Zamfara can only be achieved through decisive action aga…

…assured citizens that the government would not relent in its determination to dismantle criminal networks and secure affected communities. The governor's latest remarks reinforce a position he has repeatedly maintained since assuming office: that lasting peace in Zamfara can only be achieved through decisive action aga…

…patient and continue supporting security agencies, assuring that efforts to dismantle criminal networks would not be relaxed. He reiterated that lasting peace in the state can only be achieved through decisive action against banditry rather than negotiated settlements.

…while challenges still exist, security agencies are making steady progress in destroying criminal networks and rescuing kidnapped victims. It also reminded the Minority Caucus, that lawmakers have actual constitutional powers to make laws and control budgets, meaning they should offer real solutions instead of just com…

…group has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing, countering and dismantling organised criminal networks, disrupting the business models of criminal enterprises and fighting all forms of abuse and exploitation of migrants, with special attention to refugees and forcibly displaced persons. Partner countries, such as Ke…

…the Navy's commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in crude oil theft, illegal refining and the transportation of stolen petroleum products. Get up to speed Operation DELTA SENTINEL has emerged as one of the Navy's key tools in tackling oil theft and illegal…