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 Ohaneze Youth Parliament and Arewa Youth Parliament on April 19,2017 passed a vote of confidence in Ibrahim Magu,the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,for the vif=gour he has brought to the operation of the anti-graft agency.Okonkwo Patrick,Speaker of the Ohaneze Youth Parliament,who led a team to the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC,also presented a meritorious Certificate of Credence to the EFCC boss.''The EFCC under the leadership of Ibrahim Magu has recorded tremendous achievements since he assumed office,'' he said.While assuring Magu of the group's support,he said,''the fight against corruption is not just for Magu alone,it is for each and every one off us and we believe that this fight is to secure a positive future''.According to him,''Magu has brought transparency,hard work and accountability in the affairs of the Commission''.He further stressed that ''we are going to reap the benefits of the efforts of the EFCC in ridding the country of corruption;;,He said ,'' The EFCC has not only become a watchdog,it has become a biting dog''.He also commended the Federal Government for the whistle blowing policy,noting that it is yielding positive results.Magu,while appreciating the groups,stressed that the vote of confidence passed on him and the Commission,would further goad the EFCC to remain steadfast in the discharge of its mandate.''I have always emphasized that we do not have the monopoly of knowledge to fight corruption as corruption is a crime against humanity as it affects everybody,so we need to effectively tackle corruption,'' he said.He used the medium to call for more support from Nigerians,stressing that ''we must all united together against the evil called corruption as that is the only way we can ensure,at least the protection of the future of our children and our younger ones''.Magu emphasized that the EFCC remained committed to fighting corruption and ensuring a better Nigeria.''Nobody will stop us from fighting corruption,'' he said.More photos below.
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