OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 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...

BOKO HARAM MEMBERS,WHO AIMED AT CAUSING HAVOC AT THE IDP CAMP IN DIKWA,WERE KILLED BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY TODAY.

                                                                  Following dislodgement of Boko Haram terrorists camps in the border towns of Kumshe and Talala by joint operations of Nigerian and Cameroonian forces,the terrorists made a futile attempt on Dikwa early today.From all indications,the terrorists aimed at causing havoc at the Internally Displaced Persons {IDPs} camp located at Dikwa.However and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists,the Armed Forces Special Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorist;killing many,recovered vehicle,arms and ammunitions.Unfortunately,the Army lost a soldier and a member of the local vigilante {Civilian JTF} during the encounter,while 3 soldiers and 4 Internally Displaced Persons sustained injuries.A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device {VBIED} suicide bomber.The troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists,while others escaped with gun shot wounds,destroyed 3 VIED,one MBIED and 2 Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun,one Dusha Anti-Aircraft Gun,one Browning Anti-Aircraft Gun,One Rocket Propelled Grenade {RPG} Tube.Others include one General Purpose Machine Gun {GPMG},4 AK 47 Rifles,3 RPG Bombs,36 Hand Grenades,one Smoke Grenade and 8 Ak-47 rifles magaazines.The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions,396 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions,396 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm {Special},ammunitions.The casualties have since been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that escaped with gunshot wounds.It is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleage and vigilante,the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general area and poised tto continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below.                                                             

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