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...

PLATEAU KILLINGS: RELEVANT LAWS TO TRY PERPETRATORS WILL SOON BE SIGNED INTO LAW-GOV. LALONG SAID TODAY.{PHOTOS}.


     Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau state on Tuesday  said the relevant laws to try perpetrators of the recent attacks on the Plateau will soon be signed into law.
Gov Lalong stated this while receiving the former Head of State and National Chairman of Nigeria Prays, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) who visited the Governor.
 A statement signed by Yakubu Dati, the Commissioner of Information and made available to newsmen in Jos the Plateau state capital reads that "Gov Lalong said "we've reviewed adequate laws to prosecute offenders in Jos".
He commended the former Head of State for standing by the State as a father promising all efforts are being made to restore the State to it's place of glory."We will ensure the enthronement of sustainable peace on the Plateau." He added.Gen Yakubu Gowon who was in Jos to commenserate and sympathize with the people over this heinous crime decried the past practice where suspects arrested were taken to Abuja and eventually released.He added that "People arrested should be investigated and prosecuted in Jos where the crime was committed"He condemned social media reports blaming President Buhari as unfortunate stating that "the Buhari I know will not be involved, certainly no leader will encourage his people to be killed.".Gen Yakubu Gowon was also received by Prof Sonni Tyodden, Deputy Governor, members of the State executive council including the SGS, Chief Rufus Bature and the Chief John Dafaan, the Chief of Staff.More photos below.

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