OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).
Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...
14 inmates of the Kurmawa Central Prison in Kano state was set free by their Governor Abdullahi Ganduje after he paid their fines.He announced the release of the inmates today friday during a visit to the prison in Kano state.He said the gesture was part of the state government's effort to alleviate the sufferings of the common man,especially those inmates who could not pay the fine.The News Agency of Nigeria {NAN} reports that the release of the inmates follows the recommendation of the state committee on the prerogative of mercy.The governor urged the released prisoners to be of good conduct after their reunion with their respective families.He gave each of the 14 inmates N5,000 to enable them transport themselves to their respective home towns and villages.
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