Title: CP Ezima Takes Charge of Police Cybercrime Centre Date Published: 30 March 2026 Description: Commissioner of Police (CP) Akaninyene Ezima has officially assumed office as the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), bringing over three decades of policing experience to the role.CP Ezima, who joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), has built a distinguished career marked by professionalism and dedication. Over the years, he has served in several strategic commands and formations both within and outside the Force, earning a reputation for excellence in law enforcement and investigations.Before his latest appointment, Ezima served as Deputy Commissioner of Police at Zone 17 Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Akure. He also held key positions as Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan, Lagos, Benin, and Kano, where he recorded notable successes in anti-corruption operations.Until his redeployment, he was Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department Annex, Lagos, where he further demonstrated his expertise in intelligence gathering and crime management.His appointment as Director of the NPF-NCCC is seen as a recognition of his extensive experience, outstanding service record, and proven leadership capacity. In his new role, he is expected to spearhead the Force’s strategic response to cybercrime and other emerging digital threats in the country.CP Ezima takes over from the pioneer Director, Assistant Inspector General of Police Uche Ifeanyi Henry, who was recently promoted and redeployed to head the Department of Training and Development at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.The development was confirmed in a statement signed by DSP Augustina Kuru, Police Public Relations Liaison Officer, NPF-NCCC, on Monday. Attached Images: e0c256b589116d8629434e1b051e444032aa9b728c0c5c933bbdf979a87b458b.jpg Attached Video: None