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...

IGBO TRADERS IN LAGOS,IS KICKING AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.{PHOTO}.

                According to PM News,Igbo traders in Lagos under the aegis of Igbo Traders in All Progressives Congress {APC} have urged the Lagos State Government to increase its interaction with them for better understanding.The traders made the demand in a communique issued at the end of its maiden meeting in Lagos at the weekend.They said increased government engagement with them would ensure better understanding of their needs and the challenges they were faced with at the various markets in the state.According to the communique presented by Mr Erondu Chinedu,the Co-ordinator of the meeting,the traders sought an end to what they called ''discrimination against the Igbos on levies and taxes at the various markets''.Thet also demanded for more inclusion of the Igbos in the political affairs of the state to give them a sense of belonging.Chinedu said the members of the association were law abiding and they would continue to relate harmoniously with the people of the state.Mr Ganiyu Ajose,a represntative of the APC at the meeting,commended the traders for declaring their support for APC and the State Government.He said the Igbos were part of the builders of Lagos and promised that the state government would continue to provide the right atmosphere for their business to thrive.Ajose said he was impressed by the large turn out of traders at the inaugural meeting,adding that this was an indication that the traders had actually aligned with the ruling party.He urged the traders to move beyond the declaration for the party and start working for the progress of APC in the state.''The Igbos are part of Lagos,we recognise you.I urge you to be resolute in your support for our party,the state government and our leader,Asiwaju Tinubu.We will do all our best to provide the atmosphere for you to succeed.We are partners in progress and we will work with you to achieve a greater Lagos,'' he said.Some of the markets represented by traders at the meeting included markets in Iyana Ipaja,Ajah,Apapa and Festac.

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