The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described cybercrime as one of the greatest challenges of the digital age, warning that rapid technological advancement has expanded opportunities for digital crimes.
ICPC Chief Superintendent Laaro Sulyman stated this while delivering a lecture at a two-day orientation programme for newly admitted students of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
Speaking on “Cybercrime Legislation: Global Perspectives, Challenges and Ethical Use of Social Media,” Sulyman said crimes committed through digital platforms now affect individuals, institutions, governments and global security.
He noted that universities, particularly health sciences institutions that handle sensitive data, are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.
According to him, technology often evolves faster than laws and enforcement mechanisms, while jurisdictional limitations allow cybercrimes committed in Nigeria to be executed from other countries.
Sulyman warned students against engaging in cybercrime, listing online fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, phishing and impersonation as common offences affecting young people.
He advised students to protect their personal information, verify information before sharing and avoid suspicious links, stressing that ethical conduct remains the strongest defence against cybercrime.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Department of Microbiology, Dr Gbemisola Onipede, urged students to maintain a positive academic mindset, saying discipline and focus are key to success in the university.
