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...
The Gover,who spoke at the First Quarter 2016 Town Hall Meeting today,the third in the series,held at the Ikorodu Town Hall,Ikorodu,assured residents that once the MoU is signed,worrk would begin on the 4th Mainland Bridge,which according to him,would go a long way to boost the economy of Lagos East Senatorial District.He said ''Many investors have shown interest in the actualization of our dream for the 4th Mainland Bridge which will run from Ajah to Ikorodu to Isawo and berth at Ojodu,Ikeja back to the Ibadan expressway.By the grace of God,we will sign an MoU and commence action before May 29''.He said investors have equally shown interest in the redevelopment of the fish market to an international Fish Market and the redevelopment of inner roads in Epe and Ibeji-Lekki.Governor Ambode said the intention of his administration is to ensure that no part of the state is left undeveloped,expressing optimism that the Lagos East Senatorial District which used to be the economic hub of the state in the then Western Region will regain its position.To this end,Government will be relocating the Mile 12 Market to Imota.Work on this will commence next week.Our vision is to make the East Senatorial Zone economically viable and liveable''.We will not tolerate Okada on the road and i hereby emphasize that there is no more Okada on Mile 12 Ikorodu Road.Anyone caught flouting this directive will have their Okada impounded and we would prosecute such people as well before the court.I am ready to pay monetary compensation for information on hardened criminals as we proceed to make Lagos crime free.We are happy to report that crime rate has also reduced in the last three months''.Governor Ambode also used the Occassion to appeal to residents to continue to pay their taxes,take ownership of projects in their domain and support the government to achieve the policies and programmes aimed at ensuring a safe and prosperous Lagos.One more photo below. 
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