Kazeem Alogba, the chief judge of Lagos, has urged for state courts to have jurisdiction over cybercrime offences. He warned that leaving the responsibility solely to federal courts could overwhelm them due to the increasing number of cases.
September 25, 2024 7:38 amKazeem Alogba, the chief judge of Lagos, says state courts should have jurisdiction over cybercrime offences.Speaking on Tuesday at an event organised by the Lagos judiciary to mark the opening of the 2024/2025 legal year, Alogba warned that leaving the responsibility solely to federal courts could overwhelm them.
Elfreda Williams-Dawodu, a judge at the court of appeal in Port Harcourt, spoke on the serious criminal implications of cybercrime, particularly its threat to personal, economic, and national security.She highlighted the growing risks posed by Nigeria’s reputation as a hub for cybercrime. Williams-Dawodu emphasised the importance of creating a safe digital environment, warning of the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and its potential for criminal misuse.
“Law enforcement agencies must be empowered with the financial and technical resources needed to combat cyber threats,” she said, advocating for specialised cybercrime units and advanced digital forensics training to secure convictions.
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