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...

LAGOS STATE GOVT,URGES ITS CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE EASTER IN MODERATION & AVOID WALKING ALONE IN THE NIGHT ESPECIALLY IN DARK PLACES.

                                      The Lagos state government has assured Lagosians of their safety during the Easter holidays as it is collaborating with security agencies to put in place necessary security measures that will guarantee safety of lives and properties in the state.In a statement issued yesterday wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr Steve Ayorinde,the government described the safety of Lagosians as top priority during the Easter celebrations as the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will not shirk from its function of protecting the lives and property of its citizens.Ayorinde urged residents and visitors to the state to be conscious of their environment and report promptly any unusual movement,abandoned objects,packages and strange faces in their neighbourhood to security agencies as security personnel have been put on alert throughout the state.While urging Lagosians to celebrate the Easter in moderation,the statement also advised citizens to avoid,as much as possible,walking alone at night,especially on deserted streets.While wishing Lagosians a happy Easter celebrations,Ayorinde reiterated the Akinwunmi Ambode administration's commitment and capacity to go after,and suppress any act of criminality in any part of the state.He therefore urged them to take advantage of the state's toll free lines-112 and 767 in reporting any case of crime or emergency within their neighbourhood.One more photo below.                                                          

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