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...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS TRACEABLE TO DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY BACKGROUND-AMBODE.{PHOTOS}.

                                   Lagos State Governor.Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday sunday identified dysfunctional family background as one of the major reasons for rising cases of domestic violence,just as he advocated the need for parents to imbibe in their wards the virtues of honesty,respect,morality,good neighborliness,peace and love.Governor Ambode,who spoke at the Lagos House at the family day celebration hosted by the State Government in commemoration of the International Family Day,also said a lot of acts of terror and violence that have ruptured global peace and security could be traced to the absence of strong family ties,and as such parents must spend time with their children no matter how difficult it may be.The Governor described the family as the smallest but most important unit of the society,saying things can only go right in the country if first addressed in the family.He said ''Most of the recorded incidence of domestic violence are as a result of dysfunctional family backgrounds.Our traditional family cohesion and bond has been weakened due to daily life challenges of trying to make ends meet.We must,as a matter of urgency,in spite of the demanding pace of life pause and find time to reconnect with our families.Our families need us;our children need us.The Family always provides emotional support in times of need.We have family members in need of emotional,physical and moral support.The support and encouragement given to a family member today can prevent a violent act of terror or suicide tomorrow''.More photos below.                     

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