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...

ISHERI KIDNAP: AMBODE ORDERS PROMPT ARREST OF CULPRITS+COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES OF KILLED SECURITY GUARDS.

 Image result for ambode          Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today thursday directed the State Police Command to ensure prompt arrest of kidnappers who sstruck yesterday evening in Isheri area of the State killing three security guards.
The kidnappers were said to have also abducted the Secretary of the Isheri North Residents Association,Mr Dayo Adekoya.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy,Mr Steve Ayorinde,said Governor Ambode has already directed the Commissioner of Police,Mr Fatai Owoseni to move decisively and promptly to arrest the kidnappers.
Governor Ambode,according to the statement,specifically commiserated with the families of the security guards that lost their lives to the unfortunate incident,and assured that government is on top of the situation and working with security agencies to ensure early release of the victim.
Ayorinde said: ''A while ago,the CP of Lagos Command of the Nigerian Police,confirmed that police has commenced investigation as well as put in place necessary rescue operation to ensure the release of the victim.
''While the State Government commiserates with the families of the three dead estate security guards,it will leave no stone unturned to ensure that lives and property of residents in the State are protected''.
It would be recalled that just last week,Governor Amode had demonstrated his seriousness and determination to eradicate the menace of kidnapping when he signed into law the ant-kidnapping bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly.The law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom and death penalty in the event of death of a kidnapped victim.
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