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...

5 CIVILIANS DEAD AFTER BOKO HARAM AMBUSHED NIGERIAN TROOPS ESCORTING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM DAMBOA.


                 Yesterday afternoon,suspected elements of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists who were foraging for food,ambushed troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri,at Sanda general area,Borno State.Unfortunately,5 civilians lost their lives at the incident and another died on the way to the hospital.Three solders also sustained injuries.The wounded have been evacuated to Maiduguri.Consequently,another robust patrol team has been despatched to reinforce the troops,clear the general area and pursue the terrorists.This unfortunate incident has brought to the fore the need for more vigilance and cooperation amongst all.We would like to assure the public that we would not allow this isolated incident to thwart the peace and security commuters enjoy along the route and all other opened routes in the North East.Troops are on the heels of the attackers and would not relent till they are on the heels of the attackers and would not relent till they are apprehended or killed.Additional security measures have also been placed to avert reoccurrence.In addition,the Theatre Command,Operation LAFIYA DOLE wishes to clarify that alleged suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack at Chibok is not correct.What happened was that,2 persons were murdered at Kwamjilari village, {which is over 30 kilometres from Chibok,and very close to Sambisa forest},by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food.We wish to reiterate that they weren't killed outside or near a church as being bandled around.The people from the said village are all in Internally Displaced Persons {IDPs] camp in Chibok.Those who went back to the village without authorization were moved back to Chibok 2 weeks ago.Those killed went back on their own contrary to security advise.Nevertheless,a patrol team was sent from Chibok went to the village this morning.Adequate measures would be taken to ensure no one go back to the village for now.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.

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