NDPC LAUNCHES FORENSIC DATA PRIVACY INVESTIGATION INTO UNILAG, LOTUS BANK, AND HACKERBELLA. (PHOTO).

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 NDPC LAUNCHES FORENSIC DATA PRIVACY INVESTIGATION INTO UNILAG, LOTUS BANK, AND HACKERBELLA The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank, and Hackerbella Ltd. This probe follows complaints that student data was used to open bank accounts without permission. The data sharing was reportedly part of a "Smart ID Card" project that mixed student IDs with bank cards. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, ordered a full review of how this student information was collected and shared. Investigators are checking if the organizations followed the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. They will look into the companies' privacy notices, data security, and whether they used automated systems to score or profile students. Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulation  of NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, in a statement notes that the investigation will also check if the institutions properly asse...

TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, INFORMANT, DRUG PEDDLERS; RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER EXPLOSIVES IN SUSTAINED OPERATIONS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, INFORMANT, DRUG PEDDLERS; RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER EXPLOSIVES IN SUSTAINED OPERATIONS


Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to record significant operational successes across the theatre, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and their collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices during coordinated operations.


In a notable development, troops of OPHK deployed at Ngamdu, while conducting some operational  engagements in Ngamdu town, apprehended two suspected terrorists identified as Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim Adamu (20). Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects fled from Zamfara State into Yobe State. Items recovered from them include a smartphone, keypad phone, power bank, identification card, suspected illicit substances, charms, and other personal effects. The suspects have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation. In a related operation, troops of 254 Battalion under Headquarters Sector 2 arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant, Ali Muhammad (30), at Ngamdu Market. The suspect, who had been on the unit’s watchlist, was found in possession of su.s of cash, a keypad mobile phone, a wallet containing identification cards, charms, a knife, and an exercise book containing phone numbers of suspected terrorist contacts. He has been handed over to Sector 2 Headquarters for detailed interrogation. The arrest is considered a major disruption to the intelligence network of terrorist elements operating within the area. Similarly, troops of OPHK , during a night operation around Mubi general area of Adamawa State, arrested five suspected drug peddlers found in possession of various items, including ammunition. The suspects are currently in custody undergoing further investigation.


In another operation, troops of OPHK deployed in Madagali, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), responded swiftly to a distress call on a kidnapping incident in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The joint team successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, Barnabas Apagu (12) and Ruth Apagu (10), while efforts are ongoing to secure the safe release of other abducted persons still in captivity. Additionally, troops of OPHK,  deployed in Kukareta area of Yobe State, recovered a hand grenade suspected to have been abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The explosive device was safely secured in line with established procedures.


The Military High Command  commends the troops for their gallantry and sacrifices,  urging them to sustain the operational tempo. Equally, reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to sustaining offensive operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities, protecting lives and property,  restoring enduring peace and  economic stability across the North East region.  Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.


SANI UBA

Lieutenant Colonel 

Media Information Officer 

Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI 

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