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...
What started the kidnaps and killings was when three officials from the mostly Muslim Seleka alliance were attacked while driving through a neighborhood controlled by the rival militia yesterday monday.Later the same day,three young Christians working in a Muslim enclave of the capital ,Bangui,called PK5,were abducted in an apparent act of revenge.According to residents,the twin incidents risk derailing talks aimed at restoring order in the tumultuous country,where the former colonial power France and other international allies are pushing for elections this year.The Seleka members had been participating in the talks,convened by the interim president,Catherine Samba-Panza.Security minister and government spokesman Dominique said Paguindj said all six hostages had been killed.So had another person whose identity was unclear.
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