The Yobe State Police Command has raised serious concerns about the alarming increase in cybercrime and internet-related offences across all 17 Local Government Areas of the state.

Speaking during a one-day Cybersecurity Symposium held in Damaturu, the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that six major cybercrime cases have been recorded in the last five months alone.

"Over the past year, we have dealt with numerous cases involving cybercrime. Many of these attacks are directed at tarnishing the images of political figures, businesspeople, and other individuals," Abdulkarim stated.

According to the police spokesperson, the trend indicates a disturbing spread of cybercrime activities throughout Yobe State, with several of the recorded cases currently being prosecuted in court.

Abdulkarim advised the public, particularly social media users, to exercise caution in their online engagements and take proactive measures to secure their digital accounts.

"We are urging citizens to activate two-factor authentication on all their accounts. It is a critical safeguard against hackers and online criminals who exploit weak security to cause harm," he warned.

The symposium, themed "Contemporary Challenges and Solutions," was jointly organized by the Office of the Special Adviser on Policy Delivery to the Yobe State Government and the Office of the State Focal Person on Cyber and Information Technology.

This development comes amid growing concerns about digital security across Nigeria, as cybercriminals continue to develop sophisticated methods to target individuals and organizations.