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...
Yesterday tuesday,Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode reaffirmed his commitment to remain resolute to serve and justify the trust reposed in him,assuring that he would continue to work tirelessly to deliver good governance for the collective good of all Lagosians.The Governor who spoke while rendering his account of stewardship at the Second Quarterly Town Hall Meeting held at the City Hall,Lagos said his administration will continue to stay true to its overall policy built on a tripod of security,infrastructural development and job creation.Addressing a large gathering of party chieftains,market men and women,captains of industry,members of the diplomatic corps as well as top government functionaries,Governor Ambode said his administration is fully aware that a safer Lagos will attract more investments from local and foreign investors,hence he kept to his promise in the first quarter to improve on the security in the state with investment is security equipment worth over N4.7billion.The Governor reported that the investment in the security equipment has led to the reduction of crime rate in the state by 65 percent on the last quarter of 2015.''I am happy to report that our state is a lot safer today as statistics show that crime rate reduced by 65 % during the last quarter compared to year 2014''In the past few months,we have fixed street lights from Berger in Ojudu to Lekki,Ikorodu to Lagos Island,the entire Ikeja axis,Victoria Island and Ikoyi.We are taking this project to every part of the state.If we are not yet in your neighbourhood,give us a little time,we will soon be there.As we light up the state,we expect crime to reduce as criminals will have nowhere to hide and operate.I call on individuals and corporate bodies to join our Light Up Lagos project by adopting a street and lighting it up either by connecting it to your meter or your generator.In return,these individuals and institutions will receive special concessions on Land Use Charge and commendation from the State and local Governments''.More photos below. 
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