A sting operation works by sending credible observers, such as police officers, into a situation where crime is thought to occur.

The aims may be to penetrate a criminal gang, collect evidence, and identify and arrest offender. 

 

He gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in reaction to the arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal of the Commission in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Already, many of the suspects duly profiled by the Command have been released, while profiling of suspects yet un-released will be completed, without further delay.

 

The Commission wishes to assure the public that it will not relent in its adherence to the rule of law, in the exercise of its mandate.

A sting operation works by sending credible observers, such as police officers, into a situation where crime is thought to occur.

The aims may be to penetrate a criminal gang, collect evidence, and identify and arrest offender.

A typical sting will have an undercover law enforcement officer, detective, or co-operative member of the public play a role as criminal partner or potential victim and go along with a suspect's actions to gather evidence of the suspect's wrongdoing.